The Jam Stand - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013 *Giveaway*

The Jam Stand brings you wacky jams, chutneys and spreads! Our family got to try a few of the flavors! Yummy, and different, and fun!

You're My Boy BLUE-berry Bourbon Jam - This jam tastes so sweet when it hits your lips! A zing of blueberry, the sweetness of bourbon and a sprinkle of vanilla. Its all of the fun of boozy jam with none of the hangover! Made with blueberries, sugar, bourbon, vanilla, and all natural pectin.

Drunken Monkey Jam - Sugar coated bananas, a splash of rum and a dash of lime. Slosh it on toast or pancakes. Let it sauce up your ordinary ice cream dish or PB+J. Buy it and you’ll be buzzing with delight! Pass up on it and you’ll be pissed you wasted your chance! Made with bananas, sugar, lime, rum, and all natural pectin.

Razzy Gabby & a Side of Jalapeno Jam - Raspberry meets jalapeno and they fall in sweet, fiery love. Don’t fret if you fear a spicy smear; this is the perfect mix of sweet and spice and everything nice - a flavorful jelly for your belly. Made with raspberries, sugar, jalapeno, lime, and all natural pectin.

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Kigi Life - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

Kigi Life uses progressive symbolic imagery and graphical metaphors to express their lifestyle of integrity. They are a premium lifestyle brand that empowers people to live authentic lives, hence the acronym Keep It Genuinely Inspired. They emphasize simple living, and connecting with what is truly important: Living free and confidently, doing things your way, being present and enjoying the beautiful things in life. They encourage people to live life with expression through Arts and Music.

Jason got the Herald Stripe tee. Regal lion graphic symbolizes the pride of the lion; their loyalty to each other and their family. With just one missing member of the family, the stripe is not complete. We count on each other for support and to become whole. It is a very nice and comfy shirt, soft and great quality! Jason loves it! And I might have to steal it from him!

 

50 Rules For Sons - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

50 Rules For Sons by Tim Hoch

About The Book:

Written for his son upon graduation from high school, Tim Hoch’s 50 Rules for Sons is an inspiring gift book that shares a father’s wisdom with sons who are leaving the nest. Lessons like: Be open to and unashamed of the possibility that you might be wrong. Take stock of where you’ve been, but don’t dwell on it. If you show up to class on time and sit in one of the first three rows, you will succeed. In the first half of the book, the 50 rules are listed quickly, independent of any explanation - a format that appeals to the younger, 140-character generation. At the end, Tim gives the back story to each rule, explaining his personal life experience that makes the rule so relevant. Taken from a lifetime of both failure and success, Tim’s words are powerful tools to help sons of all ages and backgrounds grow and mature into their best.

My Thoughts:

I love this book. It is great practical advice, and it is also touching. I think this would be a great gift book for any dad who has sons, and also for the son. The photos in the book that go with each rule are great as well.

By this book at 50 Rules For Sons on Amazon.

 

Bespoke Post - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

Bespoke Post scours the world for fresh and interesting products. Each month they create a themed 'Box of Awesome' that will introduce you to a new and different way of thinking. In the previous months, they've sent aged cocktail sets, coffee hand-grinders, high-end shaving kits, and more.

Jason got the 'Cue box, as in barbecue! Spring is in the air - let's heat up the barbecue and tantalize those taste buds. The box included:

Hickory, Cedar & Alder Grill Planks

Chipotle & Honey Rub, Moroccan Harissa Rub, and Chimichurri Seasoning

Wynad Single-Estate Peppercorns

Whole Grain Artisan Mustard

Gourmet Classic Scooping Ketchup

Summer Southern Honey

Jalapeño & Blue Corn Chips

We had some awesome steaks! Totally awesome, and a great way to kick off the warmer weather. Check it all out at Bespoke Post on Facebook.

 

Mama's Got Mail - Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

Mama's Got Mail is a monthly subscription service that enables moms to receive fun, thoughtful, surprise physical items each month to support them as moms.

I received the first-ever shipment of Mama's Got Mail! In it came a great book called Things Good Mothers Know by Alexandra Stoddard. It also came with tea from PaperSource.com and a great mug from Crate & Barrel. It also came with a great booklet, a self check-in consulting piece. I was able to settle down on the back porch while Callan played outside, and sip some tea, and read the book and the booklet! What a treat!

 
 

Dollar Shave Club - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

The Dollar Shave Club couldn’t be simpler. Select one of the great razors, pay one low monthly fee, and they send ‘em right to your door. No more over-paying for fancy brand name shave tech. No more forgetting to buy your blades.

Jason got The 4X. This is your new razor. And it’s also your girlfriend’s new razor. Or your boyfriend’s. You see, the 4X is also known as the Lover’s Blade. It was designed to satisfy the harshest critics of both genders, so you can share your subscription with someone you care about (or someone who’s been stealing your blades). It’s equally good for the face, legs, armpits, or anything else. Sharp specs: 4 Cartridges per Month, 4 Stainless steel blades, The last razor you’ll ever need; a gentle shave in a single stroke, You will love this razor; and your girlfriend can use it too, Full 90-degree pivot head hugs the turns, surges you onward, Wide, open-back for fast, easy rinse, Lubricating strip moisturizes and soothes the skin. Jason loves this razor! I haven't stolen it......yet.

Check it all out at Dollar Shave Club on Facebook.

 
 

Pirose Fashion - Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013 - *Giveaway*

Pirose Fashion is a revolutionary multi-way scarf with endless fashion potential. Casual to formal....you can accessorize and change your look in a snap. Now over 50 ways to wear, Pirose Fashion by Reno Rose focuses on beauty of women all ages and all sizes.

Inspired by the grace of a ballerina and the movement of pirouettes, Pirose is a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind, multi-way scarf with endless fashion potential. Casual to formal, Pirose will transform an ordinary outfit into a unique and fashionable one. Pirose comes with its signature 12-ways How-To instruction guide and a matching drawstring storage bag in a beautiful cosmetic case. Although the guide showcases the signature 12 ways, there are over 40 different ways to use and wear Pirose. Every woman has a different body type. Why do we have to wear accessories in the same way? Because there are so many ways, Pirose is customizable to one’s body type and taste. Why modern women wear Pirose: Soft florals, geometric prints and bold colors effortlessly tie an outfit together. Transitions an outfit from day to night with more than 12 ways to wear. Bias cut flatters all body shapes. Easily tucks into purse, attache and suitcase. 100% polyester material allows for easy washing and drying. Airy and breathable material adds style and warmth without weighing down an outfit. I love mine. It is so versatile, and just gorgeous!

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Maddyloo - Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013

This Mother's Day, show your mom, sister, daughter, aunt or just someone you care about how much you love her with a Maddyloo Mini Heart Box. The Maddyloo no-crease hair ties are the cutest solution for pulling your hair back with enough elastic to keep a ponytail in place, but wide enough to not leave a dent. From camouflage and metallic to rhinestone and tie dyed, Maddyloo has found a way to marry function with beautiful eye (or wrist) candy.

This Mother's Day, Maddyloo has created the perfect gift for that someone special on your list with their Mini Heart Box. Available in fourteen different color themes, each adorable heart-shaped box contains seven hair ties guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat. A heart-warming gift this Mother's Day season, the Maddyloo Mini Heart Box is a great way to show how much you truly care; it's a gift after her own heart.

Check it all out at Maddyloo on Facebook, as well as Maddyloo on Twitter.

 
 

Dad Rules *Giveaway* - Father's Day Gift Guide 2013

Dad Rules by Treion Muller

About The Book:

We all know kids don’t come with a manual and so far there’s no app for fatherhood, but that doesn’t mean you should parent empty-handed. Whether you’re a dad of tots or teens, these simple but effective rules are here to help. Now you can apply the essential basics great fathers rely on every day and finally feel like you’ve earned that “World’s Best Dad” mug. Dad Rules is the every man’s instructional manual that fathers have been waiting for, in the language they can understand. Dad Rules includes 81 short but entertaining rules to help fathers understand what they should know, say, and do in those difficult moments when they cannot find an app to solve a problem.

My Thoughts:

I love this book for father's. It is the perfect gift for Father's Day, or for new dads! Rule #35: Never say "Because I said so, that's why," is a favorite from the book, as well as Rule #44: The answer to "Dad, can I show you something?" is always "Yes!" This is a great book!

About The Author:

Treion is an author, blended learning authority, social learning expert, and an eLearning and parenting thought leader. Treion is currently FranklinCovey's Director of Digital Learning Solutions Development, responsible for all online-learning development initiatives. Treion is the author of "Mom Rules: Becasuse Even Superheroes Need Help Sometimes" and "Dad Rules: A Simple Manual For a Complex Job." Treion holds a masters degree in Instructional Design from Utah State University with an emphasis in blended learning, and is the co-author of, "The Learning Explosion™: 9 Rules to Ignite Your Virtual Classrooms" and "The Webinar manifesto." Combined with his avid research and knowledge of technology and social media, and his rich experience in instructional design, corporate training, and sales, Treion regularly presents on the future of eLearning and online training. Some of his speaking topics include, transitioning from live training to virtual classrooms, harnessing technological advances and social media to enhance learning, and effectively incorporating blended learning into existing and future training and learning initiatives.

Buy this book at Dad Rules on Amazon.

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Novica - Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013 - *Giveaway*

Novica.com was founded twelve years ago as an online, fair-trade marketplace based in Los Angeles, with offices in eight developing nations. Novica features more than 30,000 limited edition and one-of-a-kind handmade works of art daily, ranging from artisan-crafted jewelry to handmade apparel to world-style home decor. So far Novica has succeeded in helping change the lives of more than 75,000 people in developing nations, including artisans and their dependents, uniquely helping each artisan earn personal recognition and real-world prices for their work.

I bought these gorgeous Ceramic Owl Ornaments - Crafted and painted by hand, green owls come to life in ceramic. Luis Augusto Alonzo shares his passion for bird life while conveying a message of conservation. The set of four ornaments arrives in a cotton storage bag.

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