Haven't you always wondered how Santa keeps track of all the naughty and nice children? He needs loads of helpful elves of course! Now you too can have your very own magical elf to watch your little munchkins all December long.
Learn more about this wonderful family tradition that your children will just love.
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Need a little inspiration for your gift list? We're here to help you find the perfect goodies that will bring wide smiles to your friends, family and acquaintances.
All items are available at catchingfireflies.com plus we offer free delivery to our Berkley & Rochester locations.
And if you see something special for you, simply make a wish list and spread the word to your friends & family and maybe you'll find it under the tree.
flower paper clips $4.95 scented pens set $10.95 dog stapler $13.95 sticky note origami book $7.95 big misteaks eraser $3.95 business card holder $16.95 flower push pins $5.95
giant pill case $4.95 1000 places to see before you die $19.95 funny luggage tags $12.50 pewter globe compass $17.95 pack this note pad $6.95 travel scale $9.95 I love not camping passport holder $14.95
jelly bath pedicure soak $10.95 foot cozy pedicure socks $8.95 everlasting glass nail file $9.95 bath chill pills $5.95 cucumber gel eye masks $5.95 shower steamer four pack $15.80 bubbling bath sal $14.95
handcrafted lazy spoon $26.50 flower measuring spoons $7.95 magic soap $6.95 michigan-made recipe stand $34.50 recipe folder $15.95 chop 2 pot cutting board $17.95 pewter cake tester $10.95
wine trials book $14.95 vino globe decanter $14.95 wine time clock $57.95 wine thermometer cuff $9.95 wine cork $8.95 handmade wine bottle tag $10.95 giant wine glass $13.95
butterfly magnet $3.95 personalized wire word $30.00 flour sack towel $8.95 shower steamer 4 pack $15.80 sticky note set $10.95 ladybug push pins $5.95 peace on earth ornament $9.95
dog hair magnet $7.50 dog salt & pepper shakers $13.95 dog lover bracelet $22.95 leash hook $27.00 dog bone paperclips $6.95 dog pub signs $21.95 personalized dog ornament $9.95
handcrafted blessing cat sign $19.95 cat magnet $5.00 cat yoga postcards $8.95 cat clock $57.95 michigan-made frame $19.50 personalized cat ornament $9.95 cat salt & pepper shakers $13.95
tickle monster book & mitt set $36.95 terrible 2 monster slippers $18.95 bird warbler whistle $1.25 twilight turtle $36.95 poke-a-dot monkey book $12.99 zoo pops $16.95 play scene stickers $13.95
dinner's on me onesie $16.50 constructive eating set $21.95 rollo the mutt $23.95 look at me book $6.95 gone fishin' bath set $13.95 froggy bath mitt $7.95 farm tails plush book $15.95
rub-a-dub bath book $12.99 cupcake crinkler $6.95 floppy bunny $23.95 mary jane socks $24.95 that's not my kitten book $7.99 kisses onesie $16.50 flower growth chart $19.95
plasma night light $17.95 robot claw $6.95 thumb wrestling arena $7.95 rubber band shooter $12.50 mini dinosaur dig kit $3.95 3-d mirascope $7.95 mad libs $3.99
mood ring $4 diary $10.95 mighty magnet photo cable $9.95 super scratch & sketch activity book $12.99 smurfette retro lunch box $13.95 fashion design sketch book $15.50 colored smencils $15.95
personalized handmade necklace $24.95 baby sock change purse $5.50 handmade wire word $22.00 friendship bracelet maker $24.95 cover changing notebook $8.95 make a wish bracelet $24.50 peace canvas bag $26.95
cell phone holder for charging $6.50 please hold handset $21.00 crap cars book $14.95 build your own porsche $15.95 instant fireplace dvd $12.50 recycled beer bottle glass $8.95 ticket stub diary $12.95
you are loved handmade bracelet $22.95 bon appetit recipe book (filled with mom's recipes) $27 reusable shopping bag $9.00 curly girl calendar $13.99 recycled coin purse $4.95 fingerless texting gloves $19.95 buddha bowls $21.95
go ask your grandparent cards $8.95 secrets of longevity book $14.95 ny times crossword paper $13.95 picture pen $7.95 I love grandpa mug $14.95 pocket peeper reading lens $12.50 grandpa story journal $15.95
handmade healing prayer bracelet $36.95 michigan-made grandkids frame $33.50 flour sack towel $8.95 41 uses for a grandma $12.95 I love grandma mug $14.95 everlasting glass nail file $9.95 grandma story journal $15.95
propane tank gauge $3.75 go ask your father cards $8.95 roadside america $29.95 dad, my hero book $14.50 hammer bottle opener $11.95 50 year calendar $12.95 bbq branding iron $21.95
enjoy the moment handmade bracelet $ 17.95 handmade frame $37.50 mom, because of you book $14.50 pouchee purse organizer $25.95 gurgle pot $39.95 mom magnet $5.00 pearls of wisdom necklace $32.95
handmade magnetic toaster tong $14.95 helpful bird toothpick holder $8.50 solar powered rainbow maker $25.95 italian money pot $36.50 fondue for two $22.95 head tingler $7.95 wine glass top appetizer plates $16.95
michigan-made photo frame $19.50 purse holder $14.95 bad girls book club magnet $5 flying wish paper $10.95 handmade 'colors of friendship' bracelet $36.95 curly girl water canteens $21.95 recycled tote bag $13.95
poo-pourri toliet bowl spritzer $9.95 glass snowman bottle stopper $13.95 spreader set $17.95 fancy oven glove $13.95 cocktail napkin holder set $22.95 glass cocktail picks $11.95 high heel cake server $18.95
fudge brownie flavored lip balm $2.95 french toast stamper $3.95 funny recycled coin purse $4.95 shower steamer $3.95 bizarro glasses $3.95 thumb thing book holder $3.75 cupcake flavored dental floss $4.95
thank you quote book $14.50 flying wish paper $10.95 flip notes $7.95 hot cocoa peppermint stirrers $7.95 ballmania vanilla cream lip balm $6.75 european soap $7.50 michigan-made hand poured soy candles $11.00
I spotted our quirky food face plate in action on the Fly to my Window blog. Looks like Mr. F got a nice mac-n-cheese hairdo with some grill cheese sideburns. Thanks Shannon for posting your pictures.
I also found these creepy looking hotdog-spaghetti creations on her blog. I wonder how you could use these on the face plate...maybe a runny nose - yuck -huh? They remind me of mutant spiders - which would be fun to serve to the kiddies on Halloween.
Looking to make this September a little bit more special? Add a few of these clever goods to your Back-to-School list and you'll get extra large grins from your kids - young & old.
1. scented pencils $15.95 2. image changing note book $8.95 3.nose pencil sharpener $1.75 4. chocolate calculator $6.75 5. super student brag board $23.50 6. school years keepsake album $16.95
1. sweetbytes crust cutter $3.95 2. butterfly lunch bag $16.95 3. candy necklace $.75 4. retro lunch box $13.95 5. scratch magic mini notes $2.25 6. flower penny pal $4.95
1. monkey lunch bag $16.95 2. dynobytes crust cutter $3.95 3. retro lunch box $13.95 4. monkey penny pal $4.95 5. lunch mail $5.95 6. whistle pops $2.25
1. chinese jump rope book $12.95 2. whoopee cushion $1.95 3. monkey pal back pack $19.50 4. mad libs $3.99 5. cat's cradle book $9.95 6. zipper pull $4.50
1. retro lunch box $13.95 2. image changing note book $8.95 3. life-life butterfly magnets $3.95 4. peace key chain $7.50 5. curly girl stainless steel water canteen $21.95 6. snifty scented pen set $10.95
1. good luck garden-in-a-bag $8.95 2. hangover & stress buster shower steamers $3.95 3. friends dry erase board $39 4. curly girl 2010 calendar $13.99 5. poo-pourri (for those shared bathrooms!) $9.95 6. dream magnet $5
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It's officially August this Saturday. If you're looking for ways to beat the heat, be sure check out some of our snazzy solutions... 1. Zoo Pops $16.95 2. Cool Shooters $14.95 3. Rocket Pops $13.95 4. Ice Kabobs $8.95 5. Motorized Ice Cream Cone $10.95
Wishing you lots of sweet slurps and very little brain freeze!
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Camp care packages by Kevin Aeh
Make their sleepaway experience even more memorable with these goodies
(excerpt)
Smell ya letter
They’ll want to write a few letters home using these Colored Smencils, a.k.a. scented pencils (flavors include grape, very berry, root beer and bubble gum), made from recycled newspaper. $16 at catchingfireflies.com.
Thanks Kevin for including one of our goodies in your camp care package!
Playing with your food is mandatory with the Food Face plates from Catching Fireflies! Kids
can create their own faces with peas, potatoes, anything. Add a little
fun to dinner, and maybe even get them to eat their veggies without a
lot of griping! $11.50
Thanks gals for featuring our funny food plate!
Instead of filling up all your kiddo's eggs with jelly beans and peeps, make a few finds extra special with terrific treasures like these...
terrifying finger monsters $.95 each
magnetic letters $1.25 each
nose pencil sharpener $1.75 (perfect for the kids who love $1.75)
These adorable mouse magnets are handmade by a young talented gal. $4.95 *only available Rochester location.
one-of-a-kind handmade glass creatures $4 each
handmade angel necklaces $10.95 each *only available at Rochester
make-your-own charm bracelet $10 for bracelet $5 for each charm
mood rings $4 each
handmade finger puppets $3.50 each
wish bracelets $3 each
handmade hair clips $3.50
zipper pulls $4.50
teeny tiny crystal earrings $9.95-$13.95
personalized bracelet bands $2 each band, $.50 each letter
All of these treasures are available at our Berkley & Rochester locations.
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Meet Amy Chermside of Anna Banana of Rochester, Michigan. She creates colorful ceramic frames and sweet children's keepsake wall hangings.
And for the first time ever, we're hosting an imprint session with Amy at our Berkley location on Sunday, April 5 from 1-4... just in time for a Mother's Day delivery!
So if you'd like to preserve your little one's hand or foot prints by creating one of these cute keepsakes, simply email us at service@catchingfireflies.com or call the store at 248 336 2030 to set up an appointment time.
A little more about Amy's artwork...
How you get started with your business?
I was always looking for ways to be able to express my creative side, and this opportunity fell into my lap. A friend was selling her equipment, and on a whim, I decided to buy it and create Anna Banana.
What's your favorite thing about creating your artwork?
I am very big into coming up with designs that "pop." I love coming up with new color and ribbon combinations. Every once in awhile a new design idea, for example, monogramed picture frames and custom lettering, will come into my head and I run with it! It is always changing.
Physics teaches that rainbows are created when the sunlight reflects off of raindrops, breaking up the light into different wavelengths of color. This atmospheric phenomenon is most likely to occur immediately after a rain shower, when the sun is shining again, but condensation still lingers in the air.
The rare and lovely appearance of rainbows makes them incredibly magical for children and adults alike. Perhaps this magic first inspired the notion of a pot of at the end of the rainbow.
Dating back to old Europe, the legend of the pot of gold is claimed enthusiastically . They'll tell you that fairies put the gold there and then the leprechauns guard it.
Well, even if you aren't lucky enough to spot a rainbow this spring, you can still take a tour of some fantastic photos of these magical color beams at Rainbow Sitings.com.
Or if you prefer to create your own luck, check out what what our snazzy solar powered Rainbow Maker can create in your home...ld
Either way, we wish you a wonderful rainbow connection this St. Patty's Day. Take it Kermit...
