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Fay Observer Feature 12.6.09

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Fay Observer Feature 12.6.09
Give your hostess a little cheer (excerpt) Short on time? Bring your host a nice bottle of wine along with some of these wine accessories. Appetizer plate So you're at a cocktail party sipping wine, but naturally you're drawn to the table of goodies. How do you balance your glass and the snacks without everything landing on your friend's carpet? We're fans of these ingenious wine glass appetizer plates that fit nicely on top .
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Detroit Free Press Feature 12.6.09

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Detroit Free Press Feature 12.6.09
Little, thoughtful things make a big impact $10 goes a long way in tough times BY GEORGEA KOVANIS (excerpt) Floral motif thumbtacks Great for: A teacher or organized office mate. Tacking up photos, work schedules or homework will make the person who receives these cheerful thumbtacks very happy. $5.95 at Catching Fireflies, 3117 Twelve Mile, Berkley, 248-336-2030; 203 E. University, Rochester, 248-650-3318.

Detroit News Homestyle Feature 11.6.09

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Detroit News Homestyle Feature 11.6.09
Gadgets Add Spice to Kitchen – Judith Harris Solomon With the holidays just around the corner, chances are you'll be cooking up a storm for the next several weeks. So, keeping that in mind, we've managed to locate several items guaranteed to help and amuse you while you're on KP. (excerpt) Here's a "why didn't I think of this" item. Once you finish chopping your meat, veggies or whatever at the sink, the Chop .
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Woodward Talk Feature 10.14.09

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Woodward Talk Feature 10.14.09
Painting The Town Pink – Jeremy Selweski BERKLEY – As October approached, April McCrumb knew she wanted to show her support for all those stricken by breast cancer, but she really sprung into action once she discovered how closely it hit to home. When McCrumb, owner of the whimsical Berkley gift shop Catching Fireflies, asked her staff members if they knew anyone who has been affected by the deadly disease, nearly everybody was able .
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Oakland Press Feature 10.9.09

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Oakland Press Feature 10.9.09
Think Pink! Catching Fireflies gift shop will be giving out free pink positivity bracelets during October to any woman that has been affected by breast cancer, and will also have a selection of pink ribbon-themed goods, including art pieces, books and journals. Partnering with The Pink Fund, founded by Oakland County resident Molly MacDonald, 20 percent of Catching Fireflies pink ribbon proceeds will go toward providing financial aid for those affected by breast cancer. .
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Livonia Observer Feature 10.8.09

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Livonia Observer Feature 10.8.09
Bracelet is Pink and Positive Catching Fireflies will offer a “pink positivity” bracelet to any woman affected by breast cancer during the month of October. In return, owner April McCrumb asks shoppers to share a positive word on ShareYourPositivity.org. The gift gallery is also offering an uplifting section of pink ribbon-themed goods including art pieces, books and journals about hope, Flying Wish paper, Boob Lube breast check soap and more. Twenty percent of pink .
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Detroit News Homestyle Feature

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Detroit News Homestyle Feature
Gadgets put you on road to being organized -Judith Harris Solomon excerpt Ok…so here's the deal.  Summer is over, the kids are back in school and you really can't justify procrastinating any longer.  The time has come to bite the bullet and get your house better organized.  May we suggest: For earrings, rings and things, the 8 by 16 inch jewelry hanger with mirror is designed to hang on a wall.  Made out of .
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2009 vote 4 the best results

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2009 vote 4 the best results
A BIG thank you to all the fabulous firefly fans who took the time to vote for us this summer.  You helped us win the 2nd place position for Best Gift Shop in Metro Detroit.  We couldn't do it with you – so CHEERS to another great year of wonderFULL whimsical wares and big bright smiles!

Time Out Chicago Feature

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Time Out Chicago Feature
Camp care packages  by Kevin Aeh Make their sleepaway experience even more memorable with these goodies (excerpt)Smell ya letter They’ll want to write a few letters home using these Colored Smencils, a.k.a. scented pencils (flavors include grape, very berry, root beer and bubble gum), made from recycled newspaper. $16 at catchingfireflies.com. Thanks Kevin for including one of our goodies in your camp care package!