Category Archives: fresh fare just in

school’s almost out

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school’s almost out
…and we just got a super large shipment of goodies in for the kiddos like   insect catching equipment, mad libs for youngsters, sea urchin yo-yos, growing creepy creatures   stuffed animal backpacks (perfect for trips to grandmas), ice cream scented bubbles, travel activity books   potty putty, life-like wood snakes, sparkly yo-yo, plastic bubbles (I loved this stuff when I was a kid), dino egg, bird call, magical crystal garden   jelly frog rings, marshmallow .
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just in: new baby & girly room goods

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just in: new baby & girly room goods
  Like these fun travel activity books, glitzy gal purses, magnetic dress-up dolls…     And 3-D notebooks, diaries and puzzle tins…    Plus for the little ones— textured tail books, bath books and peek-a-boo books. Some of these wares are available at www.catchingfireflies.com and rest you can get at our Rochester & Berkley locations. Like to see what we're stocking our shelves with?  Then sign up to receive these colorful blog posts in your email inbox…. .
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5 solutions for sinus pressure

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5 solutions for sinus pressure
  The season of green is just around the corner, which for many, means stuffy sinus headaches.  If you're victim to these, we invite you to try out some of our swell solutions like…   clarity eucalyptus/peppermint shower steamer $3.75 These transform your ordinary shower into an aromatherapy experience better than the spa soft mint bubbling bath salts $14.95 And did you know that epsom salts… Ease stress, improve sleep and concentration Raise energy levels Improve oxygen use and absorption of .
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peace love & planet

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peace love & planet
  Meet Gina Adams-Levy of Northville, Michigan.  She makes fanciful flower stakes and magical mushrooms from used plastic flower pots, containers and lids destined for the trash.  These unique perennials require no sun or water and each set of 'petals' is cut and painted by hand.  The flowers have a protective finishing coat but will suffer from harsh conditions and should be firmly secured & handled with care.     These perky posies are just a small part of Gina's grand recycling .
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soup’s on

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soup’s on
  Did you know the tasty dip creators of Hungry Wolf Gourmet also make delicious soup mixes?   I whipped up their Chicken Enchilada Mix for a quick dinner recently.  I just added a can of diced tomatoes, some shredded chicken and cream cheese… then viola – dinner was served! Dena, our Rochester manager raves about the Chicken & White Bean Chili Mix too.  So if you're looking to mix up your boring winter .
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peace, love & understanding

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peace, love & understanding
New jewels just in at the stores – all under $16!     Like to see what our UPS man is bringing to our door everyday?  Then sign up to receive these colorful blog posts in your email inbox…. window shopping has never been so easy!

see what’s on our kitchen table

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see what’s on our kitchen table
    Well, since I teased you with new goodies you can't come and buy quite yet, I thought I'd share all the fresh fare that's filling up our kitchen table right now like… special message hand painted mugs, sweet salt & pepper shakers, happy message plates (makes a perfect gift filled with homemade treats), tasty coffee sleeves, gourmet cookies (stop in Saturday for a free sample) and more! Like to see what our UPS man .
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valentine’s day sneak peak

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valentine’s day sneak peak
  My sweetie Steve really only has to work at our catching fireflies stores a couple times a year… during inventory.  And how do we lure him to count for a few hours?  With food of course!  Rochester gal, Megan made this oh-so-tasty mexican dip that he couldn't even wait til noon to eat.  It's only 3 ingredients: 1 can of Hormel Chili (no beans) 1 block of cream cheese and 1 can of .
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lovely gifts come in little boxes

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lovely gifts come in little boxes
We just got a big box of beads and baubles in at our Rochester & Berkley locations.  Here’s a sneak peak of what got added to our sparkling jewelry section…   Black and white are always a safe choice when choosing a gift for someone on your list. However, if you know someone likes color, we’ve got that covered too. These dainty pastel gem bracelets are only $14.95 each. And these sweet sterling silver .
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rare bird finds feature

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rare bird finds feature
The birdies over at Rare Bird Finds showcased our boob lube for Breast Cancer Awareness month. "Ladies, this Boob Lube soap is a friendly (and humorous) reminder to check yourselves monthly. Plus, 20% of the proceeds of Boob Lube to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer.  $14.95 at Catching Fireflies" Thanks for spreading the word to all the gals out there!