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color my world

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color my world
You know those flower of the month or beer of the month clubs… how 'bout a pencil of the month program?  This fantastic site offers 500 amazing colored pencils of every hue imaginable.  So you don't get overwhelmed, they send 25 pencils to you per month for 20 months.  They even offer pretty ways to store your very own pencil Kodachrome.  Just lovely! Like discovering wonderful gems on the world wide web?  Simply subscribe to .
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crazy for coupons!

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crazy for coupons!
  I must admit, I'm not the best when it comes to clipping coupons – but this website makes it so easy, it's hard not to save a few bucks! And just look at all the stores that offer deals… this is just a snapshot of the A's! So long to paging through the newspaper for grocery coupons… just select your favorite coupons and and the end hit print.  So easy-peasy! Like discovering wonderful gems .
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not your ordinary birthday cake

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not your ordinary birthday cake
Sandy, our Rochester team member, was surprised by a most interesting bouquet for her birthday… a piece of birthday cake created from flowers!  Which got me thinking… what are our creative florists up to these days?  Turns out… some pretty tasty looking creations.  What will they think of next?  I think a fast food meal would be quite entertaining – after all they already figured out how to do a mug of beer! I .
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say it with a telegram

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say it with a telegram
  If you happened to drop the ball on wishing pops a Happy Father's Day, you can make it up by surprising him with an official telegram in his mailbox… complete with (STOP)s and all for only $4.70. Like discovering wonderful gems on the world wide web?  Simply subscribe to this blog and we'll email you our latest and greatest finds.  

got a little picasso?

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got a little picasso?
Preserve those cherished art pieces and turn them into items that you, your friends and family will use and enjoy every day with this hip site – Print Art Kids.   I think the note pads would make great teacher gifts and the postcards – thoughtful 'thank you cards' from your kids and the notebooks are just fun.  What a great way to celebrate creativity! Like discovering wonderful gems on the world wide web?  Simply subscribe .
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shop local & save your community

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shop local & save your community
  The 3/50 project was just introduced via the web a month ago and has gained incredible momentum. And it's no surprise why… it's simple, makes sense, easy to put in practice and can change your community. How can you make a difference? 1.  List out some of your favorite independent stores, restaurants, coffee shops, salons and so on that you enjoy going to or having in your downtown. 2.  Next time you need a card, birthday present, .
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the magic of rainbows

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the magic of rainbows
Physics teaches that rainbows are created when the sunlight reflects off of raindrops, breaking up the light into different wavelengths of color. This atmospheric phenomenon is most likely to occur immediately after a rain shower, when the sun is shining again, but condensation still lingers in the air.   The rare and lovely appearance of rainbows makes them incredibly magical for children and adults alike. Perhaps this magic first inspired the notion of a .
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got something profound to say?

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got something profound to say?
  Have Einstein write it out for you! Thanks Lynn for sharing this enlightening site with us! Like discovering hip activities on the web that are fun to personalize?  Simply subscribe to this blog and we'll email you our latest and greatest finds.

gus 2012

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gus 2012
  Remember those hip Obama posters by Shepard Fairey? Now you can create your very own iconic posters with this snazzy site: obamicon.me.  Our basset hound, Gus is running in 2012 on what he knows best. Like discovering hip activities on the web that are fun to personalize?  Simply subscribe to this blog and we'll email you our latest and greatest finds.