Snuggle Up with this Product

I am a big fan of the blanket. There are blankets all over my house – several are on my family room couch alone. My kids each have numerous blankets in their beds. Heck, we even have a few blankets stowed away in our finished basement where the pool table and all of the toys are. Blankets are the best, especially since I tend to sneakily turn down the thermostat each morning after everyone is up and dressed. So, when someone feels chilly, I toss them a blanket. Here’s a great one to add to your repertoire: a roll up blanket. This nifty blankie is warm and made of fleece so it’s soft to the touch. But it rolls up neatly within itself to hide away in the top of a closet or in the trunk of your car. And it has a little handle attached which makes it convenient to bring along to those chilly early spring baseball games or to snuggle with your significant other when you are away from home. Is it a blanket? Then, I love it! And you will, too.

Earth Day Is Every Day!

Earth Day is April 22, but why not celebrate it every day? If you've got an event or a party to outfit, check out some of the Green promotional items at Gimmees.com. Order a bunch of Eco Pencils for your kids' school activities, or get some Biodegradable Golf Tees for the office's annual golf outing. The Evolve Water Bottle is a great idea for your any giveaway, and it makes you feel great because it's good for the planet. Just surf on over to our Eco-Friendly Products page to find hundreds of items that won't add to that dreaded carbon footprint. So remember, even though April 22 is a great day already (it's this author's birthday, after all!), we need to take care of this big blue marble year round....do your part!

The Magic that Comes Once Every Four Years

These cold February nights have me glued to my TV so that I don’t miss a moment of the sports action at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Curling, anyone? Seriously, I’m intent to just sit on my duff while these well-toned athletes from the world over duke it out in the mountains and on the ice. I’ve got my 22 inch #1 foam hand to wave as Apolo Anton Ohno glides the ice in the hopes of becoming the most decorated Winter Olympian in US history. My sons will toot their sports horns in support of Bode Miller and his skis. And what would the Olympics be without a few USA star clappers to go along with the cheers of excitement for the red, white and blue? Sometimes though, all of that snow in British Columbia can make me shiver – even though I’m an entire nation and various time zones away. So, I’ll fill my 17 ounce bright color Kona mug with hot chocolate and marshmallows, sit back, and relax as the pomp and circumstance continues. The Olympics are a treat that only blesses us once every four years. I have to make this time count.

Is It That Time Already?

How time flies when you've got about 3 feet of snow on your front lawn! Believe it or not, baseball's spring training begins next week! Seems like just yesterday we were cursing the dreaded Yankees as they marched to their 27th World Series title by defeating our beloved Phillies. We'll get 'em this year, though. This is a great time to get prepared for the season with some all too necessary items to enhance your baseball experience. Going to the park? Get some cool Neon Sunglasses for the crew to show your solidarity and protect your eyes at the same time. This Picnic Kit will work great for tailgating or Sunday cookouts. For those inevitable rain delays, grab a few Folding Umbrellas to battle the elements. Hardcore fans can go straight to our Cheering & Team Spirit section to fulfill all their needs. Play ball!

Pack My Bag... I Need to See the Sun

It’s always about this time of the year – smack dab right in the middle of winter – when I begin dreaming about warm, tropical places. A lazy, sun-drenched beach with white sand and sailboats drifting by is in my thoughts while I imagine myself draped across a lounge chair reading the latest bestseller. Is that grilled lobster I’m smelling? The winter blues have me so bummed that I’m tempted to call a travel agent and book myself a one-way ticket to the Bahamas each February. But then, I remember how not fun it is to prepare for that big vacation. Packing for a trip can be so stressful, especially with all of the travel regulations now in place. That’s why the Whatever Bottle Travel Set is truly a lifesaver. I don’t have to measure out my shampoo because the bottles are the perfect size for traveling and they meet Transportation Security Administration rules. All of the thinking is done for me. I love these bottles for that reason! No thought on my part at all and I still get to use my own products while I’m away on vacay. And although a trip to the Caribbean isn’t in my budget this year, I’ll keep this travel set handy just in case I decide I’m leaving the States for good and heading down to that beach to spend my days working as a hired hand on a catamaran.

Here We Go Again

Once again, we are at the brink of the abyss: the latest 'Snowstorm of the Century' is moving towards Gimmeesville and not a single citizen is prepared. The supermarket is jammed and the roads are clogged as everyone and his mother skitters about in search of blizzard necessities. The savvy consumer would have ordered a bunch of Polar Ice Scrapers or the multi purpose Storm Scraper with Brush to ease the burden of the daily commute. And while you're going stir crazy indoors, log on and order some St. Patrick's Day stuff for your fellow lovers of the green.

And The Oscar Goes To.....

Who will the big winners be this year? Will it be Avatar or The Hurt Locker? My personal man-crush George Clooney or old fave Jeff Bridges? Perennial nominee Meryl Streep or upstart Sandra Bullock? Whatever the category, one thing is certain: the winner will treasure that golden statue forever. Reward your favorite employee or your star shooting guard with the classy Orbit Award or a personalized photo frame. They will treasure it forever and it will make you, as well as your wallet, feel better to boot. So while you're mulling over your own personal Oscar selections, remember the people that make your life a little bit better with one of Gimmees.com's selection of gifts and awards. Guess you can tell by the picture who this author is pulling for!