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1970 Big Eye/Sad Eye Puppy

Good Night Wooden Wall Art

Ceramic Snoopy Look Alike

Pink Pig Piggy Bank

3 of the "Four Fat Harlequins"

Vintage Waif Girl

Green Vintage Flower Necklace

Blue Vintage Flower Necklace

"Kitschy Kitchen Goods" is born

So I decided to move into the world of "selling crap on the internet". Well, not crap to me but you know what I mean. So to weed out of some of my vintage wares, I started an Etsy site called, Kitschy Kitchen Goods. Here are my first items for sale...

Vintage Green Pear Canister

Rustic Rooster Basket

Vintage 1970's Orange Ice Bucket

1 Quart Pyrex Casserole Dish with Gold Leaves

Asian Inspired Metal Napkin Holder

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Graduation Party Time!

Hubby graduated last weekend from Northeastern Illinois University with his masters in Mathematics. Yeah!!!!!

This weekend we had a graduation party for him. When he turned 30 last fall, I asked him if he'd want to have a birthday party or get together; he said no, but that by the end of his degree he would definitely want a graduation party. I've kept that in mind.

While looking up info and ideas on graduation parties, I had searched and searched. What I finally came up with was kind of a Math/School/Graduation theme, and used the tagline: "It's All Good in the Hood". 

We used it on the invitations, and the Math quizzes we made for the tables, and on the welcome sign when people came in. 

Here's a couple pictures to show the party set up: 

The sign in the lobby...

And a couple pictures of the tables all set up...Each table had math flashcards, looseleaf paper, pencils, pencil sharpeners, and quizzes...

All of the quizzes had solutions for people to check their answers. We posted them up on a bulletin board that was in the room. 

We also had a little kids table set up, so they could do fun stuff while they were there. Not too many kids at the party, however. And what could be better than running around and having fun, which is what the boys did most of the time they were there :o) ...

As far as food goes we had "Hot Lunch" with Breadsticks, Mini Calzones, Baked Mostaccioli, and Veggie Lasagna. And for "Cold Lunch" we had stuff to make sandwiches, carrots, Fruit Roll-ups, little bags of chips and Little Debbie snacks....

Cold Lunch...

Hot Lunch...

And for dessert, we had cake and Graduation Cap treats...

The picture of the graduation caps turned out a little blurry, but they were really cute and super easy to make. The treats are brownie bites turned upside down with a chocolate covered graham cracker cookie attached with a glob of frosting. The "tassels" are just frosting, but if you wanted to jazz it up a little more, you could use a M&M for the button on the top of the cap. 

So this turned out to be a mega-post, but wanted to share since I much appreciated looking at other's ideas while planning our party. 

P.S. They have plates, cups and eating and serving utensils at Party City that are made of sugar cane and completely bio-degradable and compostable! We only got plates this time, since we already had utensils and napkins...but next time I'm in the market for disposable serving ware, I know where I'm going! www.partycity.com Eco Friendly Tableware

Holiday Gift

So I've been blogging a lately about gift ideas since it is around the holiday season, but I probably should have started here, with a holiday gift. Most, if not all, of the gifts I've highlighted to this point are great gift ideas regardless of the occasion; but here's one cute holiday gift...sorry its a little late in the season, but I'm sure if you liked them, they could get to you before Christmas.


Tin Cab Angels from Viva Terra
Set of 4, $19 plus shipping

Cute and shiny, these ornaments--made of recycled pop cans and bottle tops--are from Guatemala. Not only would they be a great gift to spruce up a spruce tree, but these angels raise living standards for low-income families. To order or just learn more, click here.

Yummy Gifts for the Holidays (or anytime)

Gifts ideas that are yummy OR accompany some treats to give...


Say it like it is Jonathan Adler
Calories Popcorn Set, $38 plus shipping

Hilarious, right? Jonathan also sells a "Carbs" canister with chocolate cookies and a "Candy" canister with taffy. Check out the details here.

A Baggie of Treats from Uncommon Goods

Unzipped Glass Zipper Bag, $20 plus shipping

Again, pretty funny, right? I think this jar could be a cool gift filled with some homemade treats pre-filled inside...Maybe for a family member's kitchen or a co-worker's desk. What do you think? Click here for product details.

When You Know Little About Wine from Jonathan Adler

Mr and Mrs Muse Wine Bottle Stops, $48 plus shipping

So this graphic might not do it justice but these adorable him and her bottle stops, would be a great gift for a wine lover on your list. If you don't feel confident enough to pick out wine for your picky sommelier, these are a nice alternative. For more info, click here.

Gifts for Young Adults

Here's some neat gift ideas for teens and young adults. Let me know what you think! And I'd love to hear some of your great gift ideas too...


Solid Perfume Sticks
by Lush for $8.95 to $12.95 plus shipping
by Burt's Bees for $10 plus shipping

Perfume in stick form, genius! I haven't had the chance to smell any of these perfumes, but the idea of rubbing on a little perfume on your neck and wrists sounds pretty cool to me. Plus the ability to carry it with you, and not worrying about liquid spilling or leaking and getting over everything sounds handy. For more info about Lush, click here. Details on Burt's solid perfumes, click here.

Large Fashion Umbrella's from FinnishGifts.com

Marimekko Umbrellas, $40 plus shipping

These cool umbrellas come in several colors and patterns and are sure to brighten up any rainy day! More info here!

Save those Stubs! from Uncommon Goods

Ticket Stub Diary, $10 plus shipping

Really neat little notebook to keep ticket stubs, airline tickets, and invitations. I know this is something that I've had a hard time with...wanting to save stubs but not having a good place to do it. Plus this format allows for writing down some of the event highlights too. Would be an awesome gift to give along with with awesome tickets! More info here.

The Gift of Being Green

Here's a few sweet gifts for your friends and family that are environmentalists (or those you hope to convert). 


Remember Leg Warmers? These Are Arm Warmers! from Uncommon Goods
Upcycled Arm Warmers, $32, plus shipping

I think these are adorable, plus upcycled and handmade. They come in a few colors, but my favorite are shown in the picture. More info, click here.


Non-Toxic Nail Polish and Remover from Gaiam.
Polish, $16. Remover $28. (plus shipping)

Cute colors, no carcinogens. I likey! Product info here.


Sip on These from ReUseIt.com
Stainless Steel Drinking Straws, Set of 4, $9.95 plus shipping

Perfect to slip into your purse and say "no thank you" at the drive through, or leave at home to sip your lemonade. Might be cool to pair with an exotic iced tea mix or some cool vintage classes. More about the straws, click here.


There are lots of fun "green gift" ideas out there...what have you found?

Gifts for Green Parents

Here, I mean both environmentally green and new-to-parenting green. Check out a few picks for some cool gifts. 


Recycled Dad-To-Be Set from Uncommon Goods.
$98.00 plus shipping

Includes a very manly diaper bag made of recycled water bottles, bamboo fabric onsie that says "produced locally", and baby manual for those bumps in the road.All too cute, um, I mean masculine, for words. Interested? Click here.

Baby Cookbook on Amazon.

Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick & Easy Meals for Healthy and Happy Baby, $7.89 plus shipping

It's the gift of knowing exactly what's going in baby's tummy. These recipes seem easy and fast, plus healthy! Depending on the produce used, baby could be eating local, organic foods without added sugars and preservatives starting at about 6 months. Sounds like an awesome gift to me! To buy...

Any ideas that you have for parents?

Gifts for the kiddies!

Okay, so again, these are few cool gift ideas I've run across, and thought I'd pass on. This post is dedicated to gifts for kids...


A Gift to Fit My Own Point of View from Uncommon Goods
Respect the Earth Flashcards, $12 plus shipping

A cute way to teach children about conservation and being earth friendly. Click here for details.

Artsy Fartsy Cutsie Smocks from Recycled Nylon & Plastic from Uncommon Goods

Cow or Frog Art Smock, $24 plus shipping

Totally adorable and made from recyclables, add a couple paint brushes and some non-toxic paint to make a "little artist kit" and call it a day. More details here!

Great for Lunchboxes from ReUseIt.com

Lunchskins Reusable Sandwich Bags, $8.95 each plus shipping (Only $6.95 if ordering 4 or more)

Okay, so maybe not the most exciting gift for a kid to get but they are fun and practical and save the earth! I think they'd be a rad stocking stuffer. Truthfully, I want some for me too! More product info, click here.

Just a disclaimer, these are not any of the gifts I'm ordering for my family or friends this year, so if you're reading this, you aren't finding out your Christmas gifts :o)

Anyone out there have any awesome gifts for kids to share?

Buying for Baby this Christmas Season

So I've been searching around the internet for Christmas gift ideas and came across some nifty gifties. Since the holidays are upon us, and everyone is looking for great gift ideas, I'll post some of the cool stuff that I've found as possible gift ideas for others. (No spoilers here, if you are on my Christmas list, I won't be purchasing any of these this year.) This post will be all baby gifts. 


Ridiculously Cute Shoe Socks from Uncommon Goods
Set of 6 for $24 plus shipping

So from what I understand, shoes are kinda pointless for the kiddos, but these little socks are absolutely adorable! They come in a cute box and lots of different styles, click here to check them out!


Baby Tool Set from Uncommon Goods
Organic Toolbox for $34 plus shipping

A cute container and plush, washable, organic-fabric tools, what more can you ask for? To see more about them, click here.

Have you come across any cute gift ideas for babies? Please share, cause I've got a few babies on my Christmas list this year. 

Pledge Pet Hair Remover

So I am not a product blogger, but I have no problem passing on products that actually work. With a dog and two cats our house gets hairy, and this little gadget works at getting all that hair off the furniture. I wish they came up with years ago, much better than the sticky tape stuff/lint roller (that I still use for clothes). So if you're a pet owner you should try this thing, it works well.

One drawback:  its not reusable and it should be. I would pay more for one I could empty and use again.