Peppermint Divine Twine {not just for Christmas!}

I'm adding this to my wish list - Peppermint Divine Twine from Whisker Graphics!!

I am lucky enough to have two spools from Whisker Graphics but I want / need / gotta have this beautiful pink, red, and white twine. 

Oh, this color combination will be so much fun yet not limited to only Christmas.  The Peppermint Divine Twine will be perfect for Valentine's Day.  So snag a spool now for Christmas wrapping/crafting and have lots left for Valentine's Day fun!!

Holiday Divine Twine is here!

Holiday Divine Twine is here! But hurry, it's a Limited Edition.

Snag this beautiful combination green, red, and white bakers twine to adorn your holiday gifts and goodies. Divine Twine can also be used for crafting and decorating!

Find Holiday Divine Twine at Whisker Graphics for $15 for 240 yards.

Also available is Holiday Divine Twine (k)Nots at one-third off, only $10 for at least 200 yards.

Glee, The Christmas Album Volume 2

I {heart} Glee!

I {heart} Glee music!

I can't wait to add Glee, The Christmas Album Volume 2 to my collection!

OPI The Muppets

New OPI colors inspired by The Muppets!  So fun!!

I loved The Muppets as a little girl.  I remember my dad taking me to see one of the movies - great times!  I wish my daughters shared my love for them, we could continue the tradition and I would take them to see the NEW The Muppets Movie after Thanksgiving.

Find a great selection of OPI Muppet colors on Amazon.

Stella & Dot {little girl jewelry sale}

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday weekend while celebrating the birthday of our great country and our beloved freedoms!!  I wanted to share with you the fabulous sale that ends today from Stella & Dot - all sale items are marked down an additional 20% through tonight.  There are some amazing deals to be had!!

Its crazy, the Back to School displays are at Target already.  I'm not ready to stock up on folders and composition books yet, but now is a great time to stock up on gifts for little girls thanks to the holiday sale at Stella & Dot. 

Fiona Ring

was $14, now $5

Gracie Headband and Barrettes

was $24, now $12

Mini Bloom Flower Ring

was $14, now $5

Mini Soiree Bracelet

was $16, now $8

Lola Bracelet

was $14, now $5

Glee

Tomorrow night is the Season Two finale of Glee! 

I {love} Glee!!  So I thought I'd share some of my favorite Glee themed gift ideas. 

Enjoy!

Glee TV Eco-Friendly Notebook - $7

from nudeandloitering on Etsy

Mr. Owl Sweater Guard - $28

{inspired by Emma. Pillsbury}

from Spiffing Jewelry on Etsy

Don't Stop Believin' 4x6 Print - $5

from Literary Luxe on Etsy

Tiny Star Glee Necklace in gold - $30

{just like the one Finn gave Rachel}

from Luluka on Etsy

Vintage 1960s White Enamel Daisy Flower - $12

{again, inspired by Emma. Pillsbury}

from Emma Rae Vintage on Etsy

September Wren {GIVEAWAY}-CLOSED

First Birthday

September Wren has graciously offered to continue my birthday celebration with a GIVEAWAY!

Field of Flowers

Because birthdays shouldn't be limited to a day or a weekend or even a week.

The Lake House

Birthdays should be celebrated for the entire month!!

September Wren is offering one lucky Penguin's Gift reader the chance to pick their favorite 5x5 photo from her Etsy shop.  There are so many beautiful photographs, and so many wonderful images of summer, that the lucky winner will be *thrilled* to have one of these photos to call their own.

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You have up to five chances to enter and increase your chance to WIN! Make sure to leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry, and leave your email address if it is not easily visible on your profile or blog.

~COMMENT~ Leave a comment to this post with your favorite September Wren 5x5 photo.

~BONUS ENTRY #1~ 'Like' Penguin's Gift on Facebook.
Already 'like' Penguin's Gift on FB? You are eligible too!

~BONUS ENTRY #2~ Post about this giveaway on your Blog, Twitter or Facebook page. Up to 3 entries for posting once on each, and don't forget to leave a separate comment for each entry!

This giveaway will close Saturday, April 30th. Please leave all of your comments by 10:00 p.m. on that day. One winner will be selected at Random.org and announced on Monday, May 2nd.

Good luck!!

Easter Inspiration

Here is a little Easter inspiration:

Letterpress Greeting Card {Happy Easter} - $4.50

from Fine Day Press on Etsy

Happy Easter Block Stacker Set - $15.50

from Simply Perfect Decor on Etsy

Easter Candy Lip Balm Gift Set - $15.00

from Little Batch on Etsy

Springtime Chickadee Soap {your choice} - $6.95

from The Abby James Co. on Etsy

Bella the Grey Bunny - $12.00

from Hybernate on Etsy

13.1 Necklace {by resonates on Etsy}

When I saw this 13.1 pendant from resonates on Etsy the first person I thought of was my friend Suzy.  She has a personal goal to run 13.1 once each month of 2011 - wow!  Suzy is such an inspiration to me, I love reading about her running adventures at Running on My Time.

This half-marathon distance pendant is made using a United States 10-cent piece, hangs from a hangs on 16-inch stainless steel wire, and is available in six colors (below).

Priced at $15 (plus $2 shipping) this would be a wonderful gift for the runner in your life.  Other repurposed sports pendants from resonates include Tri, Bike, Ski, Soccer, and Boston.  Not a sports girls?  Check out their other repurposed necklaces and bracelets!

ETA:  resonates is offering Penguin's Gift readers a special discount!  Enter PENGUINSGIFT0311 during checkout and receive 20% off your order.

Birthdays, Birthdays, and more Birthdays

Our mailbox has been flooded with birthday invitations in the last week!  I'm not complaining because its so nice knowing we are breaking out of our winter hibernation.  Some of these birthday parties are for school, or ballet, or gymnastics friends that I don't know so well.  Its tough buying a gift for a child you aren't familiar with so I thought I'd share some of my go-to gifts.  Enjoy!

Little Girl Foundation Bracelets - $22 each

All net proceeds of the Foundation Bracelets support ACCION USA, buildOn and Girls Incorporated, which in turn support the Stella & Dot foundation's mission to create positive change for women.  Gotta love a gift that gives twice!  Each bracelet comes in a beautiful tin {for safe keeping when the little girls isn't being stylist}.

Stomp Rocket - under $11

This is not just for boys!  My girls *love* this outside toy, and springtime is a great time to gift this to a little boy or girl on your gift list.

IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit - under $20

This has been very popular with the children in my daughter's Kindergarten class.  The early school years are a perfect time to encourage creativity as well as working on writing skills.  And the child has a beautiful, real book they made themselves!

My Little Sandbox Big Builder - under $27

I discovered these tabletop sandboxes in THE COOLEST toy store while we were on vacation last month.  I think I'll plan another vacation to the same destination next winter and block off a day just to hang out in the toy store because it was so much fun!  Find more themes here.

Books For Valentine's Day

Here are some fun books for Valentine's Day for everyone, young to old!

Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton - $6.95

Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond - $6.99

Valentine's Day Disaster by Geronimo Stilton - $6.99

What I Love About You by Kate Marshall and David Marshall - $11.19

I Hate Valentine's Day by Bennett Madison

Everyday Mugs {from Crate and Barrel}

I want new crisp white mugs.  There I said it, and I feel a little better now. ;)

I realized during Christmas brunch that we have a hodge-podge of mugs and I'm ready to enter the grown-up world of having nice matching mugs for my guests.  I'm eying these Everyday Mugs by Crate and Barrel ($2.95 each).  They are not so big my kids can't enjoy a reasonably sized cup of hot chocolate on cold, snowy days.  And not too small like the mugs that came with our dishes (Pfaltzgraff dishes I bought in college, I can't believe we haven't needed to upgrade yet!).

I am not the only one wanting new, matching mugs!  Pair 2 (or 4 or 6 or 8) of these mugs with a yummy hot chocolate mix, or an assortment of teas, or their favorite coffee and you have a wonderful winter gift.

ETA:  My wonderful sister gave me a set of eight of these Everyday Mugs as a thank-you gift.  I love them!  We've used them for hot chocolate and coffee.  Big, big thanks again!!

Remember those cute little girl bracelets?

Remember those cute little girl bracelets I shared with you earlier this month?

They are now an extra 20% off (score!).

  Get the red Lola or blue Lola for just $5 each.

The Mini Bloom Flower necklace for just $15 and the Mini Soiree in coral is just $8.

Each one of these sale pieces comes packaged in an adorable keepsake tin perfect for giving.

Dare I talk about the next gift-giving holidays?!?

These all would make great Valentine or Easter gifts for the little girls on your gift list.

Extra 20% is good now through Sunday, January 9th.