Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 12, 2006
It may be 100 degrees outside, but the buyers at Mori Luggage & Gifts have been working like elves getting the stores ready for another outstanding holiday season. And this year, the holidays are even more special since Mori is celebrating its 35th anniversary in business.
London, UK (PRWEB) August 28, 2007
When you think of winter in Britain, the mind conjures up a smattering of snow and a sorry looking snowman or two. About as far removed as possible from this image is the Sapporo Ice Festival, where immaculately sculpted baseball stars mingle with polar bears and icy reconstructions of Horyuji Temple. Inside Japan Tours’ ‘Winter Highlights’ offers Japan holiday-makers the chance to take in these wonderful sculptures, enjoy some winter sports at one of the finest ski resorts in Japan and warm up in a hot spring bath – if the snow monkeys don’t beat them to it.
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Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) November 12, 2007
The holidays are a time to celebrate the season with friends and family, whether it’s a big party or a small, informal gathering, reports At Home Rewards (SM), a premier family and home savings program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Before folks start popping in for visits, though, it’s a good idea to put a little extra shine on the old homestead.
Entertaining loved ones and close friends is just one of many bright spots in the holiday season, but keeping it bright usually requires a little polishing. No one wants to be remembered for their holiday crumbs rather than their holiday cookies, so a pre-holiday cleaning program is often the best way to prepare for guests, expected or otherwise.
Of course, lengthy cleaning chores aren’t usually at the top of anyone’s holiday wish list, so AtHomeRewards offers a few quick ways to address some season-specific cleaning needs:
– Candles. A popular decorative touch around the holidays, candles offer a special challenge because they drip wax wherever they go. To remove wax from candlestick holders, pop them in a freezer for an hour or so. Once the wax is frozen, simply peel it off. (For quicker results, try soaking the candlesticks under very hot water, then use a soft towel to rub the wax off.) To remove warm wax from a tablecloth, rub the wax with an ice cube to make it stiff, and use a spatula to scrape it off, reports At Home Rewards. Then put a paper towel on both sides of the tablecloth, and apply a warm iron. The paper towels should absorb the melted wax. Be sure to run the tablecloth through the washer, of course.
– Frosted windows. Some people like the frosted-window look, which occurs when windows fog up in cold-weather locales. For those who don’t like that look, cleaning the windows with a solution of a half-cup of rubbing alcohol with a quart of water will help keep the condensation — and therefore the frost — to a minimum.
– Carpet spills. Carpet spills aren’t a holiday-specific concern, but the more guests there are, the more chances there are for an accident. The key is to work on the spill as quickly as possible, before it sets in. Mix a tablespoon of mild liquid dishwashing detergent with a half-cup of warm water, and use that to dab at the stain with one paper towel while using another paper towel to contain and soak up the spill.
– Fireplaces. The fireplace can be a focal point of holiday gatherings, so it’s important to keep it up to snuff. To remove ashes without creating a cloud, scatter damp tea leaves across the ash pile before gently sweeping the ashes into a dustpan. And to bring a shine to brass fireplace accessories, simply clean them in warm, soapy water.
– Knick-knacks. Keeping small glass, china and glazed ornaments and figurines clean and free of dust can seem like a very involved task, but it doesn’t have to be. Just set them in the kitchen sink, spray them with a window cleaner, rinse them off, wipe them down, and leave them to dry on a paper towel. If the knick-knacks shouldn’t be exposed to liquids, use a microfiber towel and a small dose of dust cleaner.
Holiday entertaining should be as easy and enjoyable as singing a verse of two of “Jingle Bells,” and being able to focus on company rather than cleaning can be a snap with a few quick tips from At Home Rewards.
About AtHomeRewards:
At Home Rewards is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at AtHome-Rewards.com. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AtHomeRewards.
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Ocean Grove, NJ (Vocus) November 14, 2008
For most of us the holidays mean spending time with family. Whether it?s eating glazed ham at Grandma?s in Greensboro, sharing eggnog at your brother?s in Boca, or exchanging gifts in person with your in-laws in Illinois, it?s the being with family that?s important. And while hanging out with your relatives is wonderful, if you have young children, getting to those relatives can be anything but merry.
Face it, kids have a tough time traveling. Even if the end result is getting gifts and re-connecting with close cousins, for children, waiting on lines, sitting in traffic and keeping still for hours on airplanes is an impossible feat. Some families are content to stick their young ones in front of travel DVD players so they can watch away the time. But other families are looking for alternatives. And luckily for them, LittleJetSet.com is a website that has great toys, gifts and other fun and practical ideas for traveling families.
Whether you?re the family that?s doing the traveling or you?re the ones being traveled to, http://www.littlejetset.com should be the first destination. In addition to having one of the internet?s most extensive family-travel oriented selections, LittleJetSet.com has some of the greatest toys, books and dolls available anywhere. Here are some of its most recommended brands and products for the holidays that are sure to delight children and parents alike:
Zoobie Pets (Ages 0+, $ 25-$ 34) embody an innovative and newly patented 3-in-1 concept. Each pet is a plush toy, a soft pillow and a comfy blanket all in one – the perfect childhood companion. Zoobie Pets make for the ideal traveling companions for children, keeping kids entertained when they are awake and comfortable when they are asleep. Smaller Baby Zoobie Pets now also available. Choose from a variety of jungle and zoo animals including Hada the Hippo, Ellema the Elephant, Gogo the Gorilla, Lencho the Lion and many more.
The Tray Bien (Age 0+, $ 39.95) is the brainchild of a travel savvy mom. This in-flight organizer that fits over most standard economy class tray tables keeps all your baby’s necessities in one place and within easy reach, putting an end to getting up, ducking down and knocking into the seat in front of you. With multiple pockets and two drinkholders, there’s room for bottles, diapers, wipes, pacifiers, toys, and even a celebrity gossip magazine (or Pulitzer Prize winning novel if that’s your thing). Pockets feature Velcro closures and drink holders have “stay put” elastic and tabs; width expands up to 1 inch to fit most economy class tray tables; packs easily into carry-on bag; machine washable. Available in Classic Polka and Flower Power.
The Car Valet (Ages 3+, $ 30) is a bright, fun carrying case and fold out desk attaches to the back of front seats for easy access by young riders. Features 2 removable zippered pouches, 2 mesh pockets, an adjustable work surface and a frame on the front for a photo or drawing. With a full double zipper closure, art supplies and snacks remain secure inside. Has convenient carrying handle, and can easily be wiped clean. Winner of Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, and Parents’ Choice Recommendation Award.
innovativeKids creates award-winning books designed for everyday play and extraordinary learning, from birth to age 12 and beyond. More than just books, innovativeKids titles are also games, puzzles, and toys?because having fun is the best way to learn, and more fun means more learning. With My First Amazing Game Board Book (Ages 3-6, $ 19.99), kids will never be bored. With more than 50 games and activities, this ultimate portable game board book is perfect for summer fun and travel. In addition to familiar favorites such as tic-tac-toe, memory match, mazes, dot-to-dot, and a drawing board, there is also a magnetic weather board with pieces to dress bear for the different seasons, a weaving frame to exercise fine motor skills, a shoe-tying board with actual shoe laces, a math bingo game, an all-about-me board, a game of opposites, a peg board to pattern or make your own designs, and a letter and number board, as well as many more games and activities to do on the write-on/wipe-off pages. The Amazing Game Board Book (Ages 6+, $ 19.99) also available.
The Piggy Story is a labor of love founded by owner (and mother) Peiling Hwang. Armed with a 15-year background in design Peiling set out to build a company dedicated to crafting an imaginative suite of products from the child?s point-of-view. Piggy Story products are always imaginative, stylish and built to last ? equal parts vintage charm and intuitive, modern design. The Art and Activity Backpack (Ages 3+, $ 39.95) is the newest addition to the Piggy Story family. This is a perfect first backpack for young travelers, whether it is for school, trips, or jaunts around town. The backpack is sturdy yet lightweight to endure all kinds of kids’ play without slowing them down. Laminated exterior and water-resistant interior makes cleaning easy and keeps belongings dry. The unique slotted marker compartment will help aspiring little artists organize their tools while the see-through inner pocket allows quick and easy access to all their other gear. There is also a removable pocket pouch for spare pencils, erasers, change, or other knick-knacks. Comes with 10 washable double-sided markers (thick & thin tips), mini story book, matching themed activity book with stickers and matching doodle pad. Available in What’s a Dragon, Piggy Fairy, Pretty Princess and Doggie Diary.
Since the beginning wood has been the material of choice for Blue Orange due to its quality, durability, warmth and appeal. Blue Orange protects our planet by planting two trees for every tree it uses to make its award-winning wooden games. The recipient of the first Green Toy Company Award in 2007, Blue Orange treasures the times when family and friends gather together for a great game. Creating lively, fun, and quality games is its way to further those precious moments. Two great games to consider are:
Gobblet on the Go (Ages 4+, $ 15.95) and Double Shutter Jr. (Ages 6+, $ 22.95). Gobblet on the Go is the travel version of Gobblet Junior, the multiple award-winning fun game of memory and strategy for the whole family. Easy to learn (about 20 seconds), Gobblet on the Go plays just like tic-tac-toe except that you can gobble up your opponent’s pieces and move yours around the board. Fast to play, it is the best first strategy game for young children, and incredibly addictive for adults. Very convenient, the wooden board and pieces come in a drawstring bag. Double Shutter Jr. helps develop math skills, and is easy to learn and fun to play. Roll the dice and add up the dots to shut the tiles of your choice. The tile total must match the dot total in any combination you want. Throw the dice until no more tiles can be shut. The player with the lowest tile total remaining wins the round. Shut all the tiles and win a bonus point! First player to score 5 points wins. Self-contained game comes with 2 dice and illustrated rules.
Inspired by the enduring magic and importance of books, Chronicle Books strives to publish exceptional titles that are instantly recognizable for their spirit, creativity and value. Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. The Children’s list was launched in 1988 and has grown to include not only traditional picture books but affordable paperbacks, board books, plush toys, and novelty merchandise. Among Chronicle’s best is Doodle All Year by Taro Gomi (Ages 3+, $ 16.95). Gomi is back with a new addition to the wildly popular Scribbles, Doodles, and Squiggles series. Playful drawings of spring, summer, fall, and winter scenes plus fun-to-follow instructions will have kids of all ages doodling, drawing, and stretching their imaginations all year long! Gomi lives in Japan and has created more than 350 books for children, including Everyone Poops, My Friends, Spring Is Here, Scribbles, Squiggles, and Doodles.
Bananagrams (Ages 7+, $ 14.95) is destined to be a classic and should be a part of every family’s game collection. Bananagrams was created by a family of three generations, spanning in age from 7?75. As some of the family live in the U.K. and the rest live in the U.S. they are fortunate enough to meet every summer by the sea on the east coast of America. The game Bananagrams grew from a passionate love of word games. Obsessed by all the word games that could be found, they all hankered after something a bit more fluid than the classics they all love and wanted a game that the family could play together ? ALL ages at the same time ? and that they could take anywhere. Bananagrams is a FAST and FUN word game that requires NO pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as 5 minutes. Great family fun as well as being educational! Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go! WARNING – This game is extremely addictive.
ABOUT LITTLEJETSET.COM
Little Jet Set was co-founded by a pair of seasoned attorneys turned expert ?mom travelers? who decided to take a sabbatical from practicing law to share their knowledge about the inherent challenges of traveling with children with other parents.
As ?mompreneurs,? Hana Wolf and Nisha Cordero carefully select thoughtfully designed and well-constructed kids’ travel accessories and products from award-winning companies that appeal to various ages and interests and that respond to the travel needs of today?s families.
For more information visit http://www.littlejetset.com
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Mesa, Ariz. (PRWEB) December 12, 2008 -
This year, forgo department store crowds and cozy up to the computer to shop for the holidays online. ToySplash.com, online retailer of pool toys, offers shoppers the opportunity to relinquish the traditional sweaters and scarves in favor of accessories perfectly suited for fun in the sun? or snow.
“We offer a wide range of affordable outdoor accessories at ToySplash.com. From pool toys to snow accessories, we have that ideal holiday gift that is sure to encourage family fun and adventure,” said ToySplash Owner and Director of Fun Mark Heitz. “This is a great way to save money and time this holiday season.”
ToySplash, one of the largest retailers of pool toys, floats, rafts and lounges, offers an assortment of products guaranteed to banish the winter blues:
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Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2008
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Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) December 4, 2009
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Norristown (PRWEB) December 9, 2009
It’s that time of year when masses of people hit the stores to embark on the journey of holiday shopping. For most customers, the biggest concern may be finding the best sale; however, the retailer has to consider much more than just merchandise to keep shoppers satisfied.
The modern retail experience has become about more than just buying products. It’s about the feeling the customer gets from being in your store. A brand involves a promise to customers to offer not only a quality product, but also provide a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. This can be especially challenging during the holiday season, trying to satisfy a large volume of shoppers on a daily basis.
Among the opportunities a retailer has to keep its brand top of mind during the holiday season is the store image itself. This includes all aspects of the facility – from floor to ceiling, roof to door. From the outdoor landscape to the indoor air quality. It’s all important. It all creates an impression, and the first impression is often the last one.
In comes the Integrated Facility Management Solutions Provider (I-FM). An I-FM is responsible for the management and maintenance of every retail site nationwide. Not only does an I-FM offer brand consistency across all sites, but they provide retailers a single resource to manage the facilities brand – ensuring that strategic operations goals are met across all sites, critical business factors such as short and long term energy efficiency plans are in place, budgets are fixed and site conditions remain accommodating, comfortable and appropriately lit.
USM (formerly US Maintenance) is among the nation’s most trusted integrated facilities maintenance and management providers. Serving 6 out of the top 10 retailers nationwide, USM has developed fully integrated and exterior and interior programs for its more than 200 clients across North America. And during the holiday season, USM maintenance professionals and site specialists are at their most needed.
Aside from hanging interior and exterior holiday displays and creating a comfortable and well light store environment, winter weather is another major factor that requires special attention. Snow and ice can be dangerous to both customers and employees. An example of one such unplanned snow crisis occurred during the past New Year’s holiday at one of the nation’s largest discount superstores in their Flagstaff, Arizona store. In less than 24 hours, they had to remove more than 30 inches of snow from the site in order to comply with local safety codes. They turned to USM, as the incumbent exterior facilities solution provider, to help sustain a safe environment for customers as well as protect the brand image. Additionally, snow on the roof this deep would have meant temporarily closing the store over the New Year’s holiday, which would have cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue and potentially significant roof damage.
“Closing their doors would have been detrimental,” said Shaun Levenson, Chief Strategy Officer for USM. “If they were to close for one day during the holiday season, it would result in more than $ 200,000 in lost revenue, not to mention the inconvenience to customers and damage to their reputation.”
USM assessed the 100,000 square foot rooftop that was buried in almost three feet of heavy
snow and ice. There were several obstacles to consider to ensure the snow was removed safely without putting customers, employees or USM staff in danger. Weight distribution while removing the snow had to be carefully planned and organized with engineers, or the risk of causing a collapse or damaging the structure was as likely as if the snow was left on the roof.
Experienced project management teams and quick response units mobilized the site within just a few hours. Within 12 hours, more than 75 USM contractors were actively removing snow from the roof. USM also worked with the retailer to identify areas where snow drifts could significantly impact the recorded weight capacity of the roof to ensure these areas were also taken care of.
As a result, the store was able to stay open for shoppers during the New Year’s holiday while averting the risk and liability of a total roof collapse. Avoid holiday season meltdown. Take the risk out of the facility management and guarantee a safe, cost-effective and innovative I-FM strategy this year.
For more information please visit usmservices.com.
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Memphis, Tenn. (Vocus) July 2, 2010
Homeowners will seek independence from backyard pests at cookouts, pool parties and other outdoor activities during the July 4 weekend. To keep pests from ruining your holiday festivities, take the following steps from the experts at Terminix.
Ants ? Whether you?re serving hamburgers, hot dogs or ice cream, ants are attracted to just about anything that humans eat. Ants are the No. 1 nuisance pest in the United States but can be kept off the guest list by following these simple tips:
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Fort Collins, CO (Vocus) September 16, 2010
Rodelle, a leading extracts company in Fort Collins, Colorado claims all vanilla is not created equal. With the commencement of holiday cooking season in September, vanilla beans are at the top of hot ingredient trends. According to Dan Berlin, VP of Business Development, vanilla beans will take any dish from mundane to gourmet with a simple slice and scrape. ?Using high quality vanilla beans will enhance any holiday dish from easy oatmeal to more labor intensive vanilla bean cheesecake,? stated Mr. Berlin.
Vanilla beans are a great way to enhance any dish and add European gourmet elegance. Most baking recipes call for vanilla extract. However, when the bean is added with the extract, the vanilla flavor bursts through even more especially in cr