Dog Supplies that Ensure a Safe and Fun Outdoor Experience

By: admin - May 9th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

When millions of dog owners head out for some fun-in-the-sun, DogGeekz.com has compiled a list of quality dog supplies that ensure everyone get the best out of the outdoors this spring and summer.

Outdoor adventures come in all shapes and sizes ? from overnight backpacking in the mountains, to sandy beaches, swimming at a lake, to a simple camping adventure in the backyard. For dog lovers, some of the best adventures are done with four-legged friends in accompany.

But no matter the adventure at hand, being prepared with the right dog products will ensure that dog and human reach new levels of enjoyment in the great-outdoors.

Here are the top 5 dog supplies guaranteed to add a splash of fun this spring/summer.

1. Dog Life Jacket – Not all dogs are natural swimmers ? some dogs tire at different rates depending on their conditioning. Therefore, it’s important to be equipped with a dog life jacket during water activities to ensure their safety at all times.

2. Dog Packs – No matter the size of adventure, dog packs are a must! Dog packs can be stuffed with essentials like extra water, snacks, and first aid. Most dog packs have innovative water bladders turning a dog backpack into a mobile hydration system ? allowing everyone to go further into the adventure.

3. Dog Water Toys – Keeping dogs occupied in an outdoor setting is easy. Simply get a few dog toys that float, are non-toxic, and can withstand hours of rough-housing.

4. Dog Water Bottles – Not all ‘water bottles’ were designed for dogs. The H2O4K9 water bottle was designed for a dogs’ drinking anatomy. Using a stainless steel dog water bottle ensures safe, clean drinking water anywhere.

5. Dog Car Seat Covers – Traveling with dogs can be messy, therefore it’s important to protect car seats and interiors from mud, water, and fur when traveling on the road.

“Being prepared with the right outdoor dog supplies can help turn any dog into a seasoned adventurer,” says, Samuel Nieves, founder of DogGeekz.com. “Dog products like dog packs, dog water bottles, and dog life jackets help dogs and their human go further into an adventure?with peace of mind. Water dog toys are designed in vibrant colors that float in wet environments so they’re easy to see at all times. Dog car seat covers help keep the back seat of your car hair, slobber, and accident proof.”

There is no better place to bond with a dog like the great outdoors. Having said that, some cool dog gear to tag along is always a plus.

About DogGeekz.com

DogGeekz.com began as a group of individuals who live, breathe, and dream dogs. Not your ordinary dog company, for the heart and soul that move this company is driven by humans with an eccentric passion for dogs ? hence the name. They have a very strong vision at DogGeekz, and that is to live with a deep respect for mother nature and the animals within. With that being said, one can rest assured that only the best dog supplies and dog information is deliciously displayed for other passionate dog owners to enjoy for their dog and home. http://www.doggeekz.com





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Plow & Hearth Introduces WaterColors: A Contest to Support Water Conservation

By: admin - May 8th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


(PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Most Americans live within a mile of a river or stream and everyone needs to do their part to protect this valuable natural resource. Healthy rivers give us clean drinking water, support habitats for fish and wildlife and provide endless recreational opportunities. Simple steps can help conserve water and save money too. Try turning off the water while brushing your teeth to save two gallons a minute. And fix leaky faucets ? one drip per minute can waste up to 2,700 gallons a year. In your yard, use mulch to help retain ground moisture, and when you do water, early mornings and late evenings are the best times.

From rivers to tree roots to drinking water and beyond, clean water keeps the world flowing. Plow & Hearth has decided to raise awareness for American Rivers, the nation?s leading river conservation organization by launching the WaterColors contest.

To enter simply submit an artistic expression inspired by water and colors. These creations may be photos of rain barrels, water bottles or watering cans that have been painted. Anything that captures the spirit of Water Colors, including photos of the creative ways a particular garden has been planted, drawings of rivers, poems or stories about water. Plow & Hearth?s sustainability committee says ?It?s the perfect opportunity to be creative, express yourself and support a great organization” by raising awareness.

Entries will be collected through September 30, 2012. Once the contest has ended, up to five finalists will be selected from all entries. The final selection will be placed on Plow & Hearth Facebook for bidding purposes for the 3 Grand Prize winners.

First Place

????$ 5,000 contribution to American Rivers on behalf of Plow & Hearth and the winner.
????$ 1,000 Plow & Hearth Gift Certificate
Second Place

????$ 3,000 contribution to American Rivers on behalf of Plow & Hearth and the winner.
????$ 500 Plow & Hearth Gift Certificate
Third Place

????$ 2,000 contribution to American Rivers on behalf of Plow & Hearth and the winner.
????$ 250 Plow & Hearth Gift Certificate

For complete rules and to see examples of beautiful painted rain barrels, visit http://www.plowandhearth.com/watercolors.

Plow & Hearth offers environmentally friendly and energy efficient products to help individuals reach their goals to support and contribute to the conservation of water and energy. Some of the environmentally friendly products sold at the original store in 1980 are still popular and just as efficient today. Products that promote sustainability and environmental awareness include composting products, non-invasive pest control, energy-saving insulated curtains and wood burning accessories. By offering products with practical, sustainable uses and eco-friendly attributes, Plow & Hearth encourages awareness and environmental responsibility.

About Plow & Hearth

Plow & Hearth began as a small retail store in Madison, Virginia in 1980 and has grown to become a respected national catalog, retail and Internet company with more than 5 million customers. For over 30 years, the company has been a trusted source of unique, enduring products for the hearth, home, yard and garden, helping customers create an environment that is comfortable and welcoming, warm and personal. As part of their product development initiative,

Plow & Hearth works with artisans and manufacturers around the world to develop innovative products created from uncommon materials and crafted by hand. Special consideration is given to those products made with environmentally friendly materials as well as products that will encourage customers to be more environmentally responsible, such as composting products and energy savers. Every item they sell is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The Plow & Hearth Family of Brands also includes quality toys from HearthSong? and Magic Cabin?, weather instruments from

Wind & Weather?, innovative solutions from Problem Solvers? and unique home and garden d?cor from WinterthurStore?.





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NPD DisplaySearch: 2011 TV Shipments Fall After Six Consecutive Years of Growth

By: admin - May 7th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment

Santa Clara, Calif. (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

In 2011 worldwide TV shipments fell for the first time since NPD DisplaySearch began tracking global TV shipments in 2004, slipping 0.3% to 247.7M units. As reported in the latest NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report, LCD TV shipments increased by 7% to just over 205M units in 2011?a substantial slowdown from the double digit growth in previous years. With plasma TV shipments declining almost 7% in 2011 to 17.2M units, the largest decline yet, and CRT shipments falling 34%, LCD growth was not enough to offset these declines.

?The causes of slow demand in 2011 were complex, and although LCD TV showed growth, results were well below industry expectations.? noted Paul Gagnon, NPD DisplaySearch Director of North America TV Research. Gagnon added, ?The low level of shipments were partially caused by excessive inventory levels early in 2011 for the US and European markets, as well as a sharp drop in demand in Japan following the end of the government sponsored Eco-Points program that caused a surge in replacement activity during 2009-2010.?

Q4?11 shipments were down 4% Y/Y globally to 74.2M units, with LCD TV shipments rising just 1% (also the lowest growth rate since NPD DisplaySearch began tracking shipments). Plasma TV units were down 8% and CRTs were down 43%. The decline in units was most pronounced in Japan and Western Europe with only mild growth in North America. Collectively, TV shipments in the developed regions (North America, Japan and Western Europe) declined 21% Y/Y in Q4?11. TV shipment growth in emerging regions continues to be strong though, increasing 12% Y/Y in Q4?11 with LCD TV unit shipments rising 20%.

The LCD TV shipment share increased to a record 86.5% of global TV shipments in Q4?11, up from 83% in Q3?11 and 82% one year ago. LCD TV shipment growth is strongest in larger screen sizes with very aggressively priced models shipping for the holiday season. Shipments of 40? and larger LCD TVs rose 20% Y/Y while sub-40? fell 7%. Average prices for 40/42? LCD TVs were down 11% Y/Y, and 60?+ average LCD TV prices were down more than 16% Y/Y. LED backlight penetration continues to grow slowly, rising above 50% of LCD units for the first time in Q4?11, although only about three percentage points higher than in Q3?11. The high premium for edge-lit LED LCD TVs is still an inhibitor to adoption, but new low-cost direct-lit LED models arriving in 2012 will help speed adoption.

Plasma TV unit shipments continued to decline, falling 8% Y/Y in Q4?11 after a 14% decline in Q3?11 and 6% decline in Q2?11. This decline demand coincides with a shift to larger screen sizes and focus on greater profitability, with the 50?+ share of plasma TV shipments increasing more than 50% for the first time in Q4?11.

China remained the top region for TV shipments at 21%, unchanged from the previous quarter, totaling 15.6M units for the quarter and 49M units for the year. China also had strong growth in 2011, with shipments increasing 19% Y/Y in Q4?11, the highest of any region. More than 90% of TV sets in the region were LCD as of 2011. North America was the second largest region for TV shipments, accounting for 20.5% of shipments in Q4?11, and was the only developed region to experience Y/Y shipment growth.

3D Shipment Share Continues to Rise, Increasing to 14% of Global TV Shipments in Q4?11

3D continues to show gains worldwide as a percentage of TV shipments, posting gains in every region, but most impressively in China and Europe. In a somewhat surprising result, 3D penetration continues to be lackluster in North America, accounting for just 9% of Q4?11 TV shipments as opposed to 21% in Western Europe and 23% in China. 3D TVs accounted for more than 24M units shipped worldwide in 2011.

Samsung Expands #1 Flat Panel TV Market Share to Record Levels

Samsung?s global flat panel TV revenue share increased in Q4?11 to 26.3%, which is a record level for any brand and a three percentage point increase from Q3. Samsung was also the revenue market share leader in both LCD and plasma. This was the first time that a brand other than Panasonic led in global plasma TV market revenues. Samsung was also the top brand in 3D TV and LED TV shipments. LGE was the #2 brand worldwide at 13.4% and, besides Samsung, was the only other top five TV brand to see revenue growth Y/Y in Q4?11. Sony rounded out the top three at almost 10% revenue share, but saw a more than 30% decline in revenues Y/Y.

NPD DisplaySearch TV market intelligence, including panel and TV shipments, TV shipments by region, brand, size, resolution, frame rate and backlight type for nearly 60 brands, rolling 16-quarter forecasts, TV cost/price forecasts and design wins can be found in its Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report – Advanced version. For more information on this report, please contact Charles Camaroto at 1.888.436.7673 or 1.516.625.2452, or contact(at)displaysearch(dot)com or contact your regional NPD DisplaySearch office in China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan.

About NPD DisplaySearch

Since 1996, NPD DisplaySearch has been recognized as a leading global market research and consulting firm specializing in the display supply chain, as well as the emerging photovoltaic/solar cell industries. NPD DisplaySearch provides trend information, forecasts and analyses developed by a global team of experienced analysts with extensive industry knowledge and resources. In collaboration with The NPD Group, its parent company, NPD DisplaySearch uniquely offers a true end-to-end view of the display supply chain from materials and components to shipments of electronic devices with displays to sales of major consumer and commercial channels. For more information on NPD DisplaySearch analysts, reports and industry events, visit us at http://www.displaysearch.com. Read our blog at http://www.displaysearchblog.com and follow us on Twitter at @DisplaySearch.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us, visit http://www.npd.com, or follow us Twitter at twitter.com/npdgroup.

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The Easter Bunny Delivers Where Families Gather – Trust Swiss Colony to Ship Festive Baskets, Solid Chocolate Rabbits and Pretty Petits Fours to Springtime Celebrations

By: admin - May 6th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


Monroe, WI (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Each year, many families travel to celebrate Easter. Whether plans include heading to a nearby relative?s house, or traveling out of state for ?spring break,? make sure the Easter Bunny knows that a sweet celebration basket can be ordered from The Swiss Colony and delivered to any U.S. destination. http://www.swisscolony.com

Themed baskets filled with colorful candy and plush toys are carefully assembled to bring joy to children on Easter morning. There are baskets for little tykes and grown up too!

For beach goers, the new ?Bucket of Treasures? candy-filled pail ($ 16.95) and the ?Sweet Candy Cargo Truck? ($ 29.95) will satisfy kids? sweet tooth and provide hours of play time too!

New traditional Easter options include the ?Happy Chickadee Easter Gift Basket? filled to the brim with candies, chocolates and a charming plush chick ($ 29.95). Kids will love to pull the lid off the ?Chick and Egg Easter Gift Tower? which is packed with festive chocolates and candy in a keepsake container ($ 19.95).

Chocolate lovers will be delighted with Swiss Colony?s solid chocolate offerings. The ?It?s A Special Delivery? gift box ($ 24.95) features a 6-ounce creamy milk chocolate bunny that is sure to be the center of attention. For something different, opt for the 6-ounce milk chocolate ?Have a Happy Easter Card? nestled among other chocolate and confection treats in the Chocolate Easter Card Assortment ($ 14.95)

There?s something for everyone each season, with more than 500 delectable products in Swiss Colony?s catalog and online shopping site.

Even the company?s signature item – Petits Fours – get dressed up for Easter. Find the little layer cakes hand-decorated like chicks, hand-lettered with Happy Easter, shaped like butterflies, mounded like a banana split and campfire ready with s?mores.

?No other bakery in America has the selection of authentic Petits Fours like The Swiss Colony,? says Becky Henke, VP of Food at The Swiss Colony. ?We have 30 unique styles of Petits Fours just waiting for dessert.?

A selection of Spring Petits Fours includes:

Easter Petits Fours ($ 15.95 – or Personalized for $ 19.95); mini cakes in strawberry, orange, lemon or vanilla layered with butter creme and enrobed in Easter colors include a hand-lettered ?Happy Easter? or add a nine-letter name with the Personalized gift of 36 scrumptious cakes.

Butterfly Shaped Petits Fours ($ 19.95, New); features light cake with a delectable chocolate butter creme layer with cheery yellow and lavender frosting artfully hand-outlined in a butterfly motif.

Banana Split Petits Fours ($ 19.95, New); bite-size cakelets are mounded with extra banana creme on topped with chocolate drizzle to resemble the popular sundae. White cake is layered with banana-flavored butter creme, strawberry jam and chocolate fudge.

S?more Petits Fours ($ 16.95, New); toasted marshmallow creme is sandwiched between graham cake and covered in chocolate to create campfire memories all year long.

About The Swiss Colony

The Swiss Colony is a family-owned Wisconsin company that has been creating food gifts for 85 years. Affectionately known as ?America?s Holiday Bakery,? Swiss Colony insists on the highest quality ingredients for a large selection of festively packaged gifts for every occasion. Exclusive recipes developed by their European Master Bakers and hand-decorated novelties like no other are just two of the reasons customers include The Swiss Colony as part of their holiday traditions year after year.





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Changes to the Tablet Market to Blur Line between Tablets and Notebooks, According to NPD Connected Intelligence Research

By: admin - May 5th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Reflecting shifts in both the competitive landscape and consumer demand, the tablet market is poised to accommodate new form factors and accessory options that will bring these devices closer to the capabilities of notebooks, according to a new report from The NPD Group?s Connected Intelligence?. The report, Tablets: Resizing the Smartphone, Redefining the Notebook, examines the impact of upcoming competitors to Apple?s iPad (including Android 4.0 and Windows 8), competition versus ultrabooks, accessory options, and implications of the growing tablet market for wireless carriers, cable operators, and content providers.

While the introduction of Windows 8 tablets later in 2012 will not steal significant share from the notebook market, it will be a strong factor behind the blurring of PCs and tablets. Many Windows 8 tablets stand to have larger screen sizes and more advanced configurations, but they will, most importantly, have the ability to function as a full PC, causing PC vendors to rethink some marketing and sales strategies.

?PC vendors must balance the opportunity to sell an integrated Windows 8 device that can potentially operate in both tablet and clamshell form factors with the opportunity to sell secondary companion tablet devices that may be smaller and less expensive,? said Ross Rubin, executive director of NPD Connected Intelligence. ?Among consumers who are looking to purchase a new tablet, screen size and keyboards, two main components of a PC, are important characteristics for these future purchases.?

According to the report, 40 percent of tablet purchase intenders who have a screen size in mind would prefer a screen smaller than 10 inches. Access to a physical keyboard is desired by 40 percent of consumers who plan to purchase a tablet. Of that 40 percent, most prefer an integrated keyboard over a detachable or docking keyboard.

?The lack of a keyboard has been a defining characteristic of most tablets on the market,? said Rubin. ?However, access to a keyboard is the most popular reason why consumers who own both a tablet and a notebook use their notebook for tasks such as Web access and personal productivity. As tablets expand from content consumption to content creation, consumers are seeking a broader array of input options and screen sizes.?

About Connected Intelligence

Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight on the rapidly evolving consumer?s connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve over time and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market. For more information: http://www.connected-intelligence.com. Follow Connected Intelligence on Twitter: @npdci.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 2,000 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, home and office, sports, technology, toys, video games, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www.npd.com/ and http://www.npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdtech and @npdgroup.

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?Consilium Cares!? Service beyond the workplace embodies Consilium Staffing?s core value.

By: admin - May 5th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


Valley View, Texas (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Consilium Staffing employees volunteered their time at Our Children?s House at Baylor Healthcare System in Dallas as a part of the company?s employee volunteer program, ?Consilium Cares.? This program embodies the company?s core value of service and is designed to allow their employees the opportunity to volunteer once a quarter with various organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Our Children?s House at Baylor Healthcare System is a licensed pediatric hospital where care is comprehensive and healing is fun. Children from infancy through age 18 receive care for developmental or birth disorders, traumatic injury and severe illness. Emily Turner, manager of marketing and volunteers at Our Children?s House added, ?that our mission is to provide family-centered, supportive, pediatric therapy services for children in need of special care.?

During their time at Our Children?s House, Consilium employees interacted with children and their families in the playroom with games and craft projects, worked with the staff to clean toys and the family-friendly courtyard. ?The staff was excellent in engaging and really caring about each patient that was in our playroom. I was truly impressed with their willingness to dive in and help each patient and each family with anything that they needed,? said Amanda Kaczmarek, Child Life Assistant at Our Children?s House.

?Spending time with the children and families was a very rewarding experience. Whether it was playing basketball with the kids, pulling them around in a wagon or finger painting, the kids had a wonderful time and it was great to see them enjoy the afternoon. It took a very small investment of our time to spend an afternoon helping others that are in need,? said Kyle Etter, Vice President of Account Management.

Tinley Treadway, a Senior Recruiting Consultant at Consilium who has volunteered with Our Children?s House previously, said, ?Giving back and making a difference in the world and more importantly someone?s life, is the bottom line for me. Caring for others and making sure we can be a light to someone less fortunate is meaningful in this short life that we all live.?

?We are thrilled that our employees have embraced our community service efforts with Consilium Cares,? said Matthew Baade, Vice President at Consilium. He added that ?our goal of providing service to more than just our clients, but also to our community has been a success and we look forward to our next Consilium Cares event.?

The term, “locum tenens” is a Latin phrase that means to “hold the place of.” Consilium Staffing assists hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, correctional institutions, and other healthcare facilities, when those facilities are under-staffed by partnering with physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or physician assistants who are able to provide coverage on a temporary or contract basis.





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Fine Asian Art and Antiques March 2012 ?Featuring the Collection of Wen Tsan Yu, University of Peking Professor

By: admin - May 4th, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


(PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Beverly, Ma http://www.kaminskiauctions.com Featuring the outstanding art collection of Wen Tsan Yu this sale includes many works by famous Chinese artists, the most notable Qi Baishi (1864-1957), Puru (1896-1963) and Pu Jin (1893-1966). Most paintings include a dedication by the artist to ? Yu San?, Wen Tsan Yu and the collector?s personal seal. Also in this sale is his collection of exquisitely painted fans the most important being a 20th century fan of paper leaf, featuring painting by Wang Yun (1888-1934) on reverse with calligraphy by Zhu Nuzhen.

Wen Tsan Yu was raised in China and later became a professor at Peking University. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 1916 with a Ph.B, and from Harvard University in 1919 with a LL.B. His grandfather Moy Toy Ni, (Charlie Toy) came to the United States in the late 1800?s and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was widely known as? Chinese Rockefeller? in the early 20th century. Paintings in this collection have been in the family for over 50 years.

Kaminski Auctions located on the North Shore of Boston has been serving the New England antiques market for over 25 years, as a full service auction house and appraisal service for fine art, antiques and estates.





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Hyena Cart Fund-Raising Auction Raises $33,000 for Popular DIY Blogger

By: admin - May 3rd, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

After a three-day fund-raising auction on Hyena Cart, more than $ 33,000 was raised recently for popular artist and DIY blogger Ashley Hackshaw, who was diagnosed last fall with an aggressive form of cancer.

After discovering in November that she has Choriocarcinoma, Hackshaw began blogging about her experiences with surgery and chemotherapy on her wildly popular Lil Blue Boo crafting blog.

Soon after, more than 20 of her friends and followers from around the country banded together to organize and launch an online auction on Hyena Cart, with proceeds going to her rising medical bills.

The group of women, calling themselves Team Ashley, launched the auction last week on Hyena Cart, which houses more than 1,000 individually owned online stores offering a broad spectrum of products for the family.

Hackshaw is very well known among the DIY and crafting ?set? and was named Babble’s most creative Mominee. About 150,000 visitors per week read Hackshaw’s blog, and she has more than 20,000 enthusiastic friends on Facebook.

Melanie Behles, of Goshen, Ind. and Wendy Russell, of Prosper, Tex., helped organize the auction along with the rest of Team Ashley, gathering about 250 donations from artists and companies all over the country.

Products in the auction included uplifting artwork, jewelry, children?s clothing, dolls, toys and more. Hackshaw?s favorite saying now is ?choose joy,? which Behles and Russell said was a theme among many of the donated items.

Behles said that some of the ?hot ticket? items on the Hyena Cart auction included two passes to shop early at Matilda Jane?s summer art fair sale (and receive 10 free items), a handmade Waldorf doll from Bamboletta dolls and a Choose Joy painting by artist Stephanie Corfee.

?Team Ashley could not be happier to be able to give such a great gift to the Hackshaw family on behalf of her internet fans and family,? Behles said.

About Hyena Cart

Hyena Cart started as a shopping cart for Karen Lee?s Kool Sheep Soakers. From there, it has grown to incorporate more than 1,000 active sellers offering a variety of natural products. Most of the sellers are moms, known as ?mompreneurs,? who operate their own online businesses using the Hyena Cart platform to facilitate online shopping. The most popular seller categories include cloth diapers, clothing, hand-knit items, hand-dyed yarn and toys.

For more information about Hyena Cart, visit http://www.hyenacart.com.





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American Girl? Historical Characters Give Girls Crafting Inspiration from America’s Past

By: admin - May 2nd, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


CLIFTON, N.J. (PRWEB) March 09, 2012

American Girl Crafts is launching its first-ever crafting kits inspired by the popular American Girl? historical characters.

The project kits, designed for girls ages 8 to 12, are based on handicrafts popular during the time periods of the historical characters?including the newest released characters: Cecile Rey? and Marie-Grace Gardner?, who grew up in New Orleans in 1853. The high-quality kits pass on traditions such as weaving, embroidery, painting, paper crafts, and string art, while appealing to girls of today with contemporary colors and styling.

Inspired by content from American Girl?s award-winning books, each craft kit distinctly reflects the character?s spirit and story and includes engaging content that gives girls a glimpse into important times in America?s past. Easy-to-follow instructions are also included to help girls learn new skills with confidence.

Introduced in 1986, American Girl?s historical characters give girls an understanding of American history and foster pride in growing up as a girl in America. The flagship historical line, featuring premium-quality books, dolls, clothes, and accessories, has earned the loyalty of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators.

All products will be available this month at AmericanGirlCrafts.com and Amazon.com. Please contact misty.huber@kandcompany.com for more information, high-res images and samples.

About American Girl

American Girl is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, (NASDAQ:MAT, http://www.mattel.com), the world?s leading toy company. Since American Girl?s inception in 1986, the company has devoted its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to 12. American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to create, and to imagine through a wide range of engaging and insightful books, age-appropriate and educational products, and unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators. To learn more about American Girl or to request a free catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005 or visit http://www.americangirl.com.

About EKSuccess Brands

Established in 1978, EKSuccess Brands is one of the country?s leading creative consumer products companies. Its diversified portfolio includes more than 10,000 inspirational and creative products covering paper crafting, needle crafting, stamping, jewelry making, kids? crafts, painting and more. Popular brands include K&Company?, Inkadinkado?, Dimensions?, Jolee?s Boutique?, Sticko?, Perler?, Martha Stewart Crafts?, and American Girl Crafts?. EKSuccess Brands is a division of Wilton Brands Inc. For more details visit http://www.eksuccessbrands.com. Dream. Make. Celebrate?.

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St Patrick’s Giveaway: Free Stay at Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills

By: admin - May 1st, 2012  Filed under: Toys For Holiday Add Comment


(PRWEB UK) 8 March 2012

North Richland Hills, TX: Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills invites travelers to spend St. Patrick’s Day in style in Tarrant County, Texas. The hotel offers a free hotel stay for two, to one lucky contestant who enters the sweepstakes on Magnuson Hotels’ Facebook fan page. Just minutes away from Fort Worth, the hotel is the ideal location for a St. Patrick’s Day to remember.

Tarrant County celebrates in style, with exciting parties all St. Patrick’s weekend. The main event, St Patricks Day Parade on Greenville Avenue, the “Dallas? version of Mardi Gras,” brings thousands together along the 2 mile route to celebrate Erin Go Braugh through outrageous floats, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises. Fort Worth’s Stockyards Station will host Cowtown Goes Green, the city?s largest and most family friendly St. Patrick?s Day celebration. There will be free activities for kids including pony rides, face painting, games and contests with Radio Disney, live music, gunfights and an “Irish Western” parade following the 4 PM cattle drive. A family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day festival will be held in Trinity Park 2 PM-6 PM, featuring a 5km race and live performance by Granger Smith. The Log Cabin Village invites travelers to celebrate St. Patrick’s day by playing with old-time toys and games, and listening to Celtic tunes from Buttermilk Junction Old Time, from 1 PM to 4 PM. In Arlington, at J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill , guests will enjoy Irish dancers, bagpipe players, and performances by the Hill City Band, Morning People, Sting Rays and Clearfork in addition to Irish Nachos and Green Beer. World of Beer celebrates St. Patty?s Day with an extensive line-up of Irish beers, live music and giveaways.

The Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills St. Patrick’s sweepstakes begins Wednesday, March 8, 2012 and ends on Tuesday, March 13: http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/200686. The draw will take place March 14, 2012 and the winner will be announced online and via email the same day. The winner will get a free two-nights stay at Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills on St. Patrick’s Day weekend (16-18 March, 2012).

To enter the sweepstakes, participants are invited to like Magnuson Hotels on Facebook, and to join the Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills St. Patrick’s Day event giveaway (link) on Facebook.

To be eligible, all entries must be submitted by the closing date, on the linked Facebook event page. No purchase is necessary to participate. Participants must be over 21 years old and legal residents of the USA or Canada. There will be only one winner, selected at random via draw. The winner will be awarded with 3 days, 2 nights stay for two at Magnuson Hotel North Richland Hills , free of charge for the St. Patrick’s Day weekend: 16-18 March, 2012. Guests will also enjoy free continental breakfast each morning, free wireless internet, and free airport shuttle service. The prize is not redeemable in cash, and must be accepted as awarded.

About Magnuson Hotels:

In nine years, Magnuson Hotels has become the world?s largest independent hotel group, representing nearly 2,000 world hotels with assets in excess of $ 5.5 Billion. One of the top 5 global hotel chains, Magnuson Hotels is the #1 Hotel Company of Inc. Magazine?s 5,000 fastest growing private U.S. companies. For more information visit magnusonhotels.com, Magnuson Hotels on Facebook, and Google+, or follow Magnuson Hotels on Twitter @MagnusonHotels





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