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Detroit News Feature 2.26.10

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Detroit News Feature 2.26.10
Cook up a storm with these kitchen items -Judith Solomon (excerpt) When the weather outside is frightful, it can be delightful to hunker down in your kitchen and cook up a storm. (And, of course, that's infinitely preferable to being out in the storm.) So here are a few items. • According to several people I know, this ordinary looking Salad Sac towel magically keeps your salad greens and veggies fresh for days. Find .
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Detroit News Feature 2.19.10

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Detroit News Feature 2.19.10
Picture-perfect frames showcase memories Judith Harris Solomon (excerpt) Hooray! The long holiday season is finally behind us. That means the tree has been taken down and the leftover wrapping paper, ribbons and bows are back in storage. So now is the time to study your holiday photos to determine which ones are so precious that they need to be displayed 24/7. And here comes the last piece of that puzzle — deciding what frames .
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Oakland Press feature 2.7.2010

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Oakland Press feature 2.7.2010
Boutique collects valentines for local seniors By SHARON MacDONELLSpecial to The Oakland Press You could call it the Michigan Blues. The two cold, gray months following festive December are pretty dreary for most people. And for those who are infirm or lonely, it can be a cheerless time of year. That’s certainly true for the 90 residents at Sunrise Assisted Living in Rochester. “Generally after the holidays, everyone is on a downer,” said Cecilia .
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Detroit News Feature 2.5.10

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Detroit News Feature 2.5.10
Gifts Bring Out the Smile in Your Valentine – Judy Solomon (excerpt) With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to engage in a heart-to-heart. So let us propose the following lover-ly items… all of which are guaranteed to please your lover, your mother, your children or whomever. • Made from particle board, printed paper and wood, these lovable little 5- by 7-inch clocks would look great .
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Detroit News – The Welcome Mat 1.29.10

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Detroit News – The Welcome Mat 1.29.10
Share Some Love with Seniors – Susan Pollack Inspired by Hannah Moore's quotation "The heart that gives, gathers," April McCrumb of the whimsical gifts boutique Catching Fireflies in Berkley and Rochester came up with this warm-hearted "Share Some Love" promotion: Through Feb. 11, anyone — child or grown-up –who brings in three or more handmade valentines on colored cards will receive a free heart photo magnet with any purchase, above. The shops will then .
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Detroit News Feature 1.29.10

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Detroit News Feature 1.29.10
Local Artisans Can Charm Children Too – Judy Solomon (excerpt) Our "buy local" bandwagon continues to roll. This week, we are showcasing five terrific child-oriented products that are made in Michigan and sold at Metro Detroit stores. • Wouldn't this 6- by 6-inch ceramic tile look adorable hanging on the wall or sitting on the counter in your child's bathroom? Handcrafted by Royal Oak resident Gretchen Kramp, it costs $48 at Catching Fireflies in .
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Woodward Talk Feature 1.27.10

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Woodward Talk Feature 1.27.10
Some Love for the Seniors Gift shop asks residents to create valentines for assisted living homes By Jeremy Selweski   Photo by Edward Osinski This Valentine’s Day, Berkley gift shop Catching Fireflies is asking residents to create handmade valentines for local seniors, owner April McCrumb, seen here, will be accepting donations through Feb. 11. BERKLEY — With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Berkley gift shop Catching Fireflies is asking the community to create handmade valentines .
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Fox 2 Detroit – Share Some Love 1.21.10

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Fox 2 Detroit – Share Some Love 1.21.10
Talking with Kam Carman at Fox 2 about our Share Some Love project where we’re collecting handmade Valentines for seniors at local assisted living homes and also showcasing some of our goodies for your sweetheart. Click HERE to find these sweet goodies and more at www.catchingfireflies.com Want to join in the fun? Click HERE to print our heart coloring sheet.

Detroit Free Press Feature 12.27.09

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Detroit Free Press Feature 12.27.09
Supply Fun – Add some pizzazz to your home office Whether your home office is a desk in the kitchen or a whole room devoted to your livelihood, these accessories can lend a pop of panache while they serve their important functions. (excerpt) Six-color pen gives you plenty of ink choices $4.95 Snail-shaped tape dispenser $16.95

Jewish Journal Feature 12.09

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Jewish Journal Feature 12.09
Chanukah Gift Guide By Mihal Levy (excerpt) Wine Glass Top Appetizer Plates are the perfect gift for the wine and cheese connoisseur or party host/hostess. The plates fit atop most wine glasses, so you can have your wine and eat too. Made of acacia, a wood used in biblical times for bows and arrows, which now holds your appetizers. (Set of four $17; catchingfireflies.com)